The US Justice Department has announced that Boeing could face criminal prosecution for the two fatal 737 Max crashes that claimed the lives of 346 people five years ago. The prosecution alleges that Boeing breached an agreement that had shielded it from legal proceedings for the accidents. The company has denied wrongdoing and says it will defend itself against the charges.
The US Justice Department has announced that Boeing could be prosecuted for the two fatal crashes of its 737 MAX aircraft, which killed a total of 346 people five years ago. The department alleges that Boeing breached the terms of an earlier agreement that shielded the company from criminal charges, and could now face prosecution for violations of federal law related to the crashes.
The Supreme Court will consider former President Donald Trump’s claim that he is immune from prosecution over efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Lower courts have rejected the argument, but the timing of the Supreme Court’s decision could impact Trump’s potential trial. Justices have expressed agreement that no one is above the law, but Trump’s lawyers argue that former presidents need absolute immunity to function effectively. The court may issue its decision before the November election, potentially preventing Trump’s trial from concluding before then.
Todd Blanche, a former prosecutor for the Southern District of New York, has joined the legal team representing former President Donald Trump in the hush-money trial. Blanche’s departure from one of Wall Street’s oldest law firms to represent Trump has raised questions about his motivations and the implications for the former president’s defense.
The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing to consider whether former President Donald Trump can be held accountable for his actions related to the 2020 election. Lower courts have rejected Trump’s claims of immunity, leading to his prosecution in federal court on charges of conspiring to overturn the election results. The Supreme Court’s decision will impact the timeline of Trump’s trial and the potential consequences he faces if convicted.
Former President Trump’s trial on charges of falsifying business records related to hush money payments to alleged mistresses has sparked debate over prosecutorial overreach. Some argue that the payments, while unethical, are not illegal and should not be elevated to felony charges. However, prosecutors maintain that the misrepresentation of the payments constitutes a crime. The case highlights the practice of powerful individuals using cash settlements and non-disclosure agreements to silence potential scandals.
Former President Donald Trump has expressed his dissatisfaction with his ongoing trial in New York, calling it ‘very unfair’ and accusing the judge of bias. The prosecution is seeking to hold Trump in contempt of court for violating a gag order, which has prompted Trump to rant about injustice and make potential further violations.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments regarding the possible prosecution of former President Donald Trump for his alleged actions to overturn the 2020 election results on Thursday. This case stems from lower court rulings that dismissed Trump’s claims of immunity from prosecution for acts that interfered with the election. The Court will determine whether Trump can be held accountable for his alleged role in attempting to subvert the democratic process.
Former prosecutor Kenneth McCallion believes that Donald Trump is facing an emotional and psychological crisis as the reality of his upcoming criminal trial sets in. McCallion says that Trump is struggling to cope with the fact that he is no longer immune to prosecution and that his carefully crafted image as a winner is crumbling. Trump is now desperately trying to portray himself as a victim, but McCallion believes that this strategy may backfire as it highlights Trump’s fragility.
The historic criminal trial against former President Trump begins this week, marking the first time a former president faces such charges. The jury selection process concluded last week, with 12 jurors and six alternates being sworn in.
