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Trump v. Jack Smith could head to SCOTUS

President-elect Donald Trump is hoping that some friendly judges can make his Jack Smith problem go away

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Former US Attorney Casts Doubt Over Trump's FBI Nominee in Wake of New Orleans Terror Attack: 'Sober Leadership is Essential'

Barbara McQuade said Christopher Wray's quick decision to investigate the attack as a terror one "demonstrates the importance of an FBI director with knowledge, experience and judgement"

Latin Times

Mangione's terror charge could backfire

“It’s atypical—the way the whole case has been handled," former prosecutor says

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‘Incredibly harmful’: why Trump’s FBI and DoJ picks scare civil liberties experts

Ex-DoJ prosecutors fear loyalists Kash Patel and Pam Bondi will pursue Trump’s calls for revenge on ‘deep state’ foes

The Guardian - US

Joe Biden Pardoning His Son Was in 'Best Interest of Justice', Former US Attorney Claims

Legal experts supporting the pardon argue Hunter's charges wouldn't apply to an average citizen, while critics draw parallels to Darryl De Sousa's case, fueling allegations of political privilege.

Latin Times

Lawyer: Jack Smith can keep cases alive

Former U.S. attorney Barbara McQuade said that Smith's request to nix the cases early could preserve them long-term

Salon

Experts alarmed at Bondi's revenge plot

Though less problematic than Matt Gaetz, Pam Bondi made a series of "incredibly dangerous" comments

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Gaetz pick raises fears that Trump will seek ‘retribution’ on political foes

With president-elect likely to use DoJ to crush enemies, only hope lies in staffers refusing to carry out illegal orders

The Guardian - US

Alarm grows over Trump and Musk’s blizzard of baseless voter-fraud claims

Falsehoods swirling on X and other platforms undermine trust and create potential for violence, critics warn

The Guardian - US

Experts: Trump has "no defense" vs Smith

But legal scholars say the Supreme Court may intervene yet again to aid the former president

Salon

Smith plays "strong hand" against Trump

The special counsel's 36-page indictment makes the case against Trump stronger by subtraction, legal experts say

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Special counsel starts push to pursue Trump prosecutions - Roll Call

Special counsel John L. “Jack” Smith is set to clash with Donald Trump's attorneys over the survival of prosecutions of the former president.

Roll Call

Experts: Cannon's rulings may backfire

Cannon’s superiors have already demonstrated a willingness to slap down her misapplications of the law

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Trump bid to "subvert" conviction doomed

Trump and Johnson scheme to "retaliate" against DA Alvin Bragg. Even some Republicans think that's "stupid"

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Trump faces "challenging" release terms

Trump may have trouble with rule against “associating with criminals" since so many allies have been convicted

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Trump witnesses cashed in before trial

If any benefits were intended to influence testimony, that could be a crime

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How Jack Smith could avoid a trial delay

The special counsel could pare back his indictment of the former president, said former prosecutor Barbara McQuade

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Prof: Hicks testimony may be devastating

"If the jury believes her, it would be devastating evidence against Trump and make a conviction much more certain"

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Experts: Cannon order signals "bad news"

Cannon's refusal to rule out Presidential Records Act defense may lead to "worse outcome" for Jack Smith at trial

The Guardian - US

‘Everything is possible’: a worrying new book explores the danger of disinformation

In Attack from Within, ex-national security prosecutor Barbara McQuade looks at the history of how lies are widely spread

Salon

Dem calls for probe of Trump "bribes"

"This is an enormous grift, this is a violation of the Constitution," says Rep. Robert Garcia

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Rudy attacks defamed women, sued again

The "clever" lawsuit may land Giuliani in jail if he violates court order, former prosecutor warns

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SCOTUS ruling could derail Trump cases

Trump may try to “leverage” court's examination of unrelated Jan. 6 case to delay criminal trial, expert says

Salon

Ex-lawyer: Trump may be jailed for post

Trump's Truth Social repost is "much like what he did on Jan. 6," says former White House attorney Ty Cobb

The Guardian - US

Top Trump allies facing charges lose lawyers after failing to pay legal bills

Steve Bannon, Rudy Giuliani and Mike Lindell who pushed various false claims about 2020 election face six- and seven-figure bills

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