Manhattan Judge Juan Merchan upheld former President Trump’s conviction on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, rejecting arguments that a Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity invalidated the verdict. The judge determined that the Supreme Court’s decision did not apply to Trump’s actions as a presidential candidate and private citizen, and that even if some evidence of official presidential acts was admitted, it did not affect the overwhelming evidence of guilt. While the ruling is subject to appeal, the judge found that the evidence presented did not infringe on executive branch authority. Trump’s legal team can still challenge the conviction on other grounds.
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Six Nevada Republicans, including state and county party officials, face renewed felony charges for submitting a fraudulent electoral certificate claiming Trump won the 2020 election. The charges, for “uttering a forged instrument,” were refiled in Carson City to circumvent a statute of limitations issue while an appeal challenging the original venue is pending. This action follows a judge’s dismissal of the initial indictment due to improper venue. The attorney general maintains the defendants’ actions violated Nevada law and undermined the election’s integrity.
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Trump lawyers and an aide are facing new felony charges in Wisconsin, stemming from the infamous “fake electors” scheme. This development significantly escalates the legal challenges facing Trump and his inner circle, adding another layer to the ongoing investigations into attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. The charges underscore the seriousness of the allegations and the potential consequences for those involved.
These new felony charges represent a substantial hurdle for the individuals involved. The accusations directly relate to their alleged participation in a coordinated effort to subvert the democratic process, casting a long shadow over their actions and raising serious questions about their motivations.… Continue reading
Timothy Michael Scouton, a 64-year-old Minnesota election judge, faces two felony charges for allegedly allowing 11 unregistered individuals to vote in the Badoura Township precinct. An investigation was launched after missing voter registration forms were discovered, and a fellow election judge reported Scouton instructed them to disregard registration procedures. Scouton, who declined to comment, was arrested and released pending a January 6th hearing. The Secretary of State’s office deemed the allegations extremely serious, emphasizing the violation of the election judge’s oath and betrayal of public trust.
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