Tony Bobulinski, a former Hunter Biden business associate who testified against President Joe Biden in the House GOP’s impeachment inquiry, has filed a $20 million defamation lawsuit against Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD). Bobulinski alleges that Raskin made false claims about him, including accusing him of being a Chinese or Russian spy and a Trump campaign plant. Raskin has previously criticized Bobulinski’s credibility and connections to a Russian oligarch.
In a historic criminal trial, Manhattan prosecutors will be permitted to question former President Donald Trump about prior court rulings involving fraud and defamation, should he choose to testify. However, allegations of sexual abuse from a civil case will not be admissible. The judge’s decision followed a Sandoval hearing to ensure Trump is informed of potential lines of questioning during cross-examination. Prosecutors aim to assess his credibility and introduce evidence related to fraud convictions against the Trump Organization.
Judge Juan Merchan has ruled that prosecutors can question former President Donald Trump about the civil fraud case against him and his company if he takes the stand during his ongoing criminal trial. The ruling comes after a “Sandoval” hearing, where prosecutors and Trump’s lawyers argued over the scope of questioning. Prosecutors have indicated their desire to question Trump about various court determinations, including the fraud case and defamation cases filed by E. Jean Carroll. The decision on Trump’s potential testimony remains uncertain, with his team expected to make a final decision based on the scope of questioning allowed by the court.
