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Tuesday October 3, 2023

October 3, 2023 by Graeme MacKay

Editorial Cartoon by Graeme MacKay, The Hamilton Spectator – Tuesday October 3, 2023

Donald Trump’s Legal Battles: A Timeline as He Eyes 2024

July 19, 2023

In the realm of American politics, few figures have been as polarizing as former President Donald Trump. As he campaigns to take the White House in the 2024 presidential election, Trump is facing a series of legal challenges that could significantly impact his political future. These legal battles span a range of issues, from allegations of business fraud to charges related to the tumultuous aftermath of the 2020 election. Here, we chronicle these legal entanglements in a clockwork fashion.

Business Fraud in New York (Civil)

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In the heart of Manhattan, a courtroom showdown between Trump and New York Attorney General Letitia James is currently underway. The lawsuit, filed by James, alleges widespread fraud in Trump’s financial dealings, accusing him, his adult children, and the Trump Organization of misrepresenting financial information to deceive banks and lenders. The sought-after damages amount to a staggering $250 million. The trial, which commenced on October 2, 2023, marks a pivotal moment in Trump’s legal battles.

Video: Trump and New York AG sit just feet apart in courtroom. See the moment  

E. Jean Carroll (Civil)

December 21, 2022

E. Jean Carroll’s accusations of sexual assault against Trump led to a defamation lawsuit. In a landmark verdict, a jury found Trump liable for battery and defamation in May 2023, awarding Carroll $5 million in damages. Represented by attorney Roberta Kaplan, Carroll’s legal pursuit continues with a second defamation trial scheduled to commence on January 15, 2024. This trial allows Carroll to amend her initial defamation lawsuit, addressing claims made by Trump during a CNN town hall.

Stormy Daniels Hush Money (Criminal)

March 22, 2023

The saga surrounding hush money payments to Stormy Daniels during Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign has resulted in criminal charges. Trump is facing 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in the first degree, related to how the payments to Michael Cohen, Trump’s former lawyer, were recorded by the Trump Organization. Scheduled for March 25, 2024, this criminal trial has the potential to unearth crucial details surrounding the payments and their alleged cover-up.

Election Tampering in Georgia (Criminal)

In Fulton County, Georgia, a grand jury indictment rocked Trump’s inner circle, including Rudy Giuliani, with charges under the state’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act. The indictment, issued on August 14, 2023, followed a two-year investigation led by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis into allegations of election interference. The charges extend beyond RICO violations, encompassing allegations such as forgery and criminal attempt to commit influencing witnesses. A trial date is expected to be determined in the coming weeks.

News: Donald Trump Gets McDonald’s Delivered To Court During Civil Fraud Trial  

Classified Documents at Mar-a-Lago (Criminal)

Wednesday August 10, 2022

A year after the FBI recovered numerous classified documents from Mar-a-Lago, Trump faced the unprecedented situation of being indicted as a former president. The indictment, consisting of 37 counts, includes charges of willful retention of national defense information and conspiracy to obstruct justice. The trial, scheduled for May 20, 2024, promises to shed light on the circumstances surrounding these classified documents and their implications.

January 6 and the 2020 Election Aftermath (Criminal)

July 23, 2022

Arguably the most significant case brought against Trump, his indictment on August 1, 2023, centers on his efforts to overturn the 2020 election, which culminated in the Capitol attack. This federal criminal case, handled by DOJ special counsel Jack Smith, is set to commence on March 4, 2024. The trial’s timing is notable, as it falls just one day before Super Tuesday, a crucial juncture in the presidential election calendar.

These legal challenges represent a complex and multifaceted backdrop to Donald Trump’s potential bid for the presidency in 2024. As the legal proceedings unfold, they hold the power to shape the political landscape, influence public opinion, and ultimately determine the viability of a Trump return to the White House. The confluence of law and politics in these cases makes them not only significant legal battles but also key factors in the upcoming presidential race. (AI) 

 

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