Trump has appealed Judge Merchan's decision not to throw out the guilty verdict....
"Finding no legal impediment to sentencing and recognizing that Presidential immunity will likely attach once Defendant takes his Oath of Office, it is incumbent upon this Court to set this matter down for the imposition of sentence prior to January 20, 2025."...
He can now "speak about protected witnesses and jurors."...
The jury worked for over four hours on Wednesday....
They will work until 4:30 PM....
Jury deliberations could begin next Tuesday....
Cohen stole $30,000 from the Trump Organization....
"He's the only person testifying to direct involvement by Donald Trump in the Stormy Daniels payments, but according to suddenly now, Michael Cohen's refreshed memory, he now says, 'Oh, it was a call about this 14-year-old making prank phone calls to me, but also about...
As The Washington Post noted, "In a case about bank records, the jury is hearing a lot about sex."...
"The decision comes days after a hearing was held to determine whether Trump’s recent social media posts about certain witnesses in the case truly violated the order."...
One juror admitted she couldn't remain impartial. The second was arrested "for tearing down right-leaning political advertisements."...
"This is a persecution like never before. It is an assault on America and that’s why I'm very proud to be here."...
“In fact, I think the percentage of convictions demonstrates that the deck is stacked decidedly against all criminal defendants—number one. Number two: I don’t think he can get a fair trial in New York.”...
The gag order doesn't cover Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg....
The judge also gave Trump's team a chance "to file a motion seeking to delay the trial based on pre-trial publicity concerns."...
Manhattan Judge Juan Manuel Merchan has delayed former President Donald Trump's hush-money criminal trial until mid-April due to a "last-minute evidence drop." From the AP: Merchan said he is holding the hearing to determine if prosecutors should face sanctions or if the case should be dismissed, as...
DA Alvin Bragg: "To protect the integrity of this criminal proceeding and avoid prejudice to the jury, the People respectfully request that this Court issue a narrowly tailored order restricting certain prejudicial extrajudicial statements by defendant."...
Trump: "I'm here for something, it's not a crime, it's election interference and it's being run by Joe Biden's White House."...
