A judge rejected Donald Trump’s attempt to dismiss his hush-money conviction, ruling that the evidence related to “wholly unofficial conduct.” Trump’s spokesperson called the decision a “lawless” attack. The case, stemming from a payment to Stormy Daniels, marks a historic moment as Trump is the first former US president to be criminally convicted.
Adult film actor Stormy Daniels has claimed that Donald Trump doesn’t desire the presidency but rather seeks to be a king. This assertion comes as Trump faces a hush money criminal case and potential sentencing after the upcoming US elections. Meanwhile, a federal appeals court rejected his request to halt the proceedings, and Trump is expected to be sentenced on November 26.
Former President Donald Trump’s sentencing for the hush money trial has been delayed until after the 2024 presidential election. This decision comes after Trump’s lawyers argued that a sentencing before the election would constitute election interference. Judge Juan Merchan, who presided over the trial, agreed to the postponement to avoid any appearance of political influence.
A federal judge has denied former President Donald Trump’s request to move his hush money criminal case to federal court, citing insufficient evidence. The case will remain in New York state court, potentially impacting Trump’s legal strategy and political future.
Former President Donald Trump is appealing his conviction in New York for falsifying business records, arguing that the prosecution violated his presidential immunity. Trump’s lawyers claim that Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg used evidence related to Trump’s official acts in office, which they argue is protected under the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on presidential immunity. This case hinges on the interpretation of the line between official and unofficial presidential acts.
Former US President Donald Trump has been convicted in a hush money trial case, becoming the first former American president to be convicted of felony crimes. In India, JD(S) suspended MP Prajwal Revanna will face a probe over sexual harassment allegations. The Delhi High Court will hear a plea by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s close aide Bibhav Kumar against his arrest for allegedly assaulting AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heatwave conditions in ten states, including Bihar, Uttarakhand, and Delhi. SpiceJet will operate Delhi-Bangkok flights with an A340 aircraft for a limited period.
Michael Cohen, former attorney to Donald Trump, has denied his involvement in hush money payments made to pornographic performer Stormy Daniels, claiming he made the arrangement independently. Robert Costello, a lawyer who advised Cohen, testified before Congress that Cohen stated Trump had no knowledge of the payment. Despite being presented with opportunities to implicate Trump to reduce his own legal troubles, Cohen allegedly insisted he had “nothing truthful” on the former president. Costello claims Cohen is now on a “revenge tour” and lacks credibility.
Michael Cohen, former President Donald Trump’s personal attorney, took the stand again on Tuesday in Trump’s ongoing criminal prosecution related to alleged manipulation of company documents to conceal a $130,000 payment made to adult film star Stormy Daniels in 2016. Text messages exchanged between Cohen and New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman were presented as evidence, revealing Cohen’s efforts to shield Trump from scrutiny over the payment. Cohen admitted that he intentionally misled Haberman to protect Trump and maintain their messaging strategy.
Former Trump fixer Michael Cohen details the ex-president’s involvement in hush money payments to suppress stories about alleged extramarital affairs. Cohen alleges Trump promised reimbursements from a personal account and was informed about the transactions to bury stories that threatened his 2016 campaign. The trial features Trump’s denial of the allegations and his presence with supporters outside the courthouse, attacking the justice system and his political party’s opposition to the rule of law.
Former Trump aide Hope Hicks testified that Trump instructed her to deny allegations of an affair with Stormy Daniels in the final days of the 2016 presidential election. Hicks’ testimony shed light on the campaign’s efforts to contain the fallout from multiple accusations of sexual misconduct against Trump. She recounted discussions with Trump and her attempts to contact News Corp chairman Rupert Murdoch to buy time for a response to the Wall Street Journal’s inquiry about a Daniels story.
