Meet Judge Juan Merchan, a Colombian immigrant who’s presiding in Trump’s arraignment; not guilty plea is entered

Home Daily News Meet Judge Juan Merchan, a Colombian immigrant… Judiciary Meet Judge Juan Merchan, a Colombian immigrant who’s presiding in Trump’s arraignment; not guilty plea is entered By Debra Cassens Weiss April 4, 2023, 10:26 am CDT Former President Donald Trump appears in court for his arraignment April 4 in New York. Trump surrendered … Read more

Selective-prosecution argument in Trump falsified-records case is ‘long shot’ that may still resonate

Home Daily News Selective-prosecution argument in Trump falsified-records… Criminal Justice Selective-prosecution argument in Trump falsified-records case is ‘long shot’ that may still resonate By Debra Cassens Weiss March 22, 2023, 10:56 am CDT Former President Donald Trump in Palm Beach, Florida, in November 2022. Photo by Andrew Harnik/The Associated Press. Former President Donald Trump may … Read more

Trump motion seeks to block evidence from Georgia special purpose grand jury, disqualify district attorney

Home Daily News Trump motion seeks to block evidence from… Juries Trump motion seeks to block evidence from Georgia special purpose grand jury, disqualify district attorney By Debra Cassens Weiss March 22, 2023, 8:37 am CDT Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis talks with a member of her team during proceedings to seat a special … Read more

Lawyers flock to East Palestine after train derailment, hosting information sessions and signing up clients

Home Daily News Lawyers flock to East Palestine after train… Trials & Litigation Lawyers flock to East Palestine after train derailment, hosting information sessions and signing up clients By Debra Cassens Weiss February 28, 2023, 9:08 am CST An electronic street sign displaying public information is seen in East Palestine, Ohio, on Feb. 27, following … Read more

Some witnesses testifying before election-interference grand jury may have perjured themselves, report says

Home Daily News Some witnesses testifying before election-interference… Election Law Some witnesses testifying before election-interference grand jury may have perjured themselves, report says By Debra Cassens Weiss February 16, 2023, 10:59 am CST Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis talks with a member of her team during proceedings to seat a special grand jury in … Read more

Appeals judge should be removed for using client and campaign account as a ‘personal ATM,’ ethics panel says

Home Daily News Appeals judge should be removed for using… Ethics Appeals judge should be removed for using client and campaign account as a ‘personal ATM,’ ethics panel says By Debra Cassens Weiss January 31, 2023, 3:35 pm CST Image from Shutterstock. A judicial ethics panel is recommending removal of a suspended Georgia appeals judge … Read more

Potential juror for Young Thug trial ordered to write 30-page essay after skipping return to court

Home Daily News Potential juror for Young Thug trial ordered… Juries Potential juror for Young Thug trial ordered to write 30-page essay after skipping return to court By Debra Cassens Weiss January 18, 2023, 9:11 am CST A juror who skipped a return court appearance to be considered as a juror in the trial of … Read more

Defendant goes free after prosecutor allegedly lies about content of ‘venue?’ note

Home Daily News Defendant goes free after prosecutor allegedly… Criminal Justice Defendant goes free after prosecutor allegedly lies about content of ‘venue?’ note By Debra Cassens Weiss January 10, 2023, 3:21 pm CST Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty in October 2019. Moriarty has removed an assistant prosecutor from her cases after the assistant prosecutor trying … Read more

Meet Fani Willis, the Georgia prosecutor investigating Trump and his allies

Home Daily News Meet Fani Willis, the Georgia prosecutor… Women in the Law Meet Fani Willis, the Georgia prosecutor investigating Trump and his allies By Debra Cassens Weiss January 10, 2023, 12:50 pm CST Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis talks with a member of her team during proceedings to seat a special grand jury … Read more