Georgia appeals court puts Trump election subversion case on hold

Georgia appeals court puts Trump election subversion case on hold

A Georgia appeals court has put the state's election subversion case against Donald Trump on hold indefinitely while it considers a request to disqualify the lead prosecutor over a conflict of interest. The decision is the latest indication that it's highly unlikely the former president's trial will begin before November's presidential election. As Ira Spitzer reports.

June 6, 2024 12

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U.S Attorney General denies politicising justice system against Trump

U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland has rejected accusations by House Republicans that he has politicized the criminal justice system in a bid to stop Donald Trump from being reelected. Testifying on Capitol Hill, Mr Garland vigorously defended the justice department and accused lawmakers of peddling conspiracy theories. From WashingtonKate Fisher reports.

June 5, 2024 25

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U.S President criticises what he calls “reckless” and “dangerous” efforts to paint Donald Trump’s trial as “rigged

President Biden criticized attempts to portray Donald Trump's trial as biased, calling them "reckless" and "dangerous." Trump's historic criminal conviction for attempting to influence the 2016 Presidential election underscores the principle that no one is above the law. It marks the first time in U.S. history that a former or sitting President has been convicted of a crime. Trump faces three more criminal trials as he continues his political endeavors. […]

June 3, 2024 22

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Trump back in New York courtroom for criminal trial on Tuesday

This could be the final week of a trial about falsifying business records over a hush money payment against former U.S. President Donald Trump. The case has been going on for six weeks, and now it is time for the lawyers to give their final arguments before the jury decides on a verdict as Caroline Malone reports.

May 28, 2024 30

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Trump bid to delay trial denied

An appeals court in New York has rejected Donald Trump's efforts to delay his upcoming criminal trial. The case against Trump is scheduled to begin on Monday and centers around accusations that he paid hush money to a porn star ahead of the 2016 election. William Denselow reports from New York.

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