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Donald Trump's trial in Florida on charges of illegally keeping classified documents after leaving office has been indefinitely postponed, a judge decided on Tuesday, greatly reducing the odds he will face a jury in either of the two federal criminal cases against him before the Nov. 5 U.S. election

Once one of Donald Trump’s fiercest critics, convicted attorney Michael Avenatti has been discussing possibly testifying on behalf of the former president in his hush money trial after he unleashed a tirade of criticism against Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. In X posts from his Los Angeles federal prison cell and in news media interviews, Avenatti has questioned the legitimacy of Bragg’s prosecution against Trump, even suggesting it was an interference in the 2024 election. “There’s no question it is politically motivated because they’re concerned that he (Trump) may be re-elected,” Avenatti told The New York Post in an interview...

Today was the first day of the ‘hush money’ trial in New York, and President Trump has already made an interesting, calculated move. In an unusual maneuver, Trump is requesting to personally join sidebar discussions. Typically, these are private, off-the record conversations between the judge and attorneys. They often contain sensitive or intimate information that they don’t want the jury or public to hear. CNN had this to say about sidebars during the hush money trial: The historic trial of former President Donald Trump is expected to include a lot of objections and sidebars, sources told CNN chief legal affairs...

The trial ended for the day before 5 p.m. Appraiser Douglas Larson was cross-examined by defense attorneys in the afternoon, and the questioning will continue Wednesday. Prosecution Shows 2 Appraisals With Different Numbers, Same Date–3:48 p.m. Prosecutors showed former Cushman and Wakefield appraiser Douglas Larson two appraisal reports he dated Nov. 1, 2012. The reports had different numbers, and Mr. Larson was questioned as to which one he submitted to Capital One first. Mr. Larson said he didn't know. Prosecutors then showed the 2011 and 2012 appraisals in granular detail, pointing out that the cost per square foot in 2011...

The recent decision in NY concerning the alleged "fraud case" against President Trump is highly flawed on its face. Here are some important talking points to use when you encounter the uninformed. When it comes to property, there are multiple levels of valuation. I'm going to use an actual property and current records to show how they vary substantially depending on the situation. *Market Value The market value is what a property will sell for on the open market. Your listing agent will determine the value of your home based on comparable sales in the area. Upgrades, renovations, enhancements, location,...

Who is working at the DOJ, Why has Eric Holder hired lawyers who have defended terrorist? Eric Holder refuses to disclose the names of 7 Attorneys working at DOJ . Liz Cheney questions the loyalties of Justice Department lawyers . "Holder will only name two. Why the secrecy behind the other seven? Whose values do they share?" video, suggesting that the lawyers support terrorism. "Americans have a right to know the identity of the Al Qaeda Seven." video .48 min.

For discussion only! Should the criminal case of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed (aka KSM) be dismissed? Some potential motions: 1) Judicial Misconduct: Violations of Miranda, violations of Escobedo, as stated by the President of the United States, KSM was "tortured". Violations of the right to a speedy trial. Detained by federal agents for more than 24 hours without being formally charged. 2) Double Jeopardy: In the case of Dr. Jeffrey McDonald: Source:http://www.altlaw.org/v1/cases/534614 Quote: "Since MacDonald was not put to trial before a military tribunal authorized to convict or acquit him, jeopardy never attached. Serfass v. United States, 420 U.S. 377, 387-89,...

Terrorist Parody: New York, New York!