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03:47 PM - Apr 23, 2024
Trump's first felony criminal trial has adjourned for the day, after dramatic and damning testimony...and an unusual admonishment from the judge to the jury: Don't let anyone offer you money.
02:05 PM - Apr 23, 2024
Trump and his jury are sitting in rapt attention as the former Nat'l Enquirer publisher outlines the hush money arrangement for Playboy model Karen McDougal. Trump's accused of hiding his peccadilloes to keep voters in the dark about his character, corrupting the 2016 election.
02:02 PM - Apr 23, 2024
Enquirer publisher David Pecker testifies Michael Cohen wanted the tabloid to hold off on releasing the lying doorman from his non-disclosure agreement...until after the 2016 election, because of the harm it might cause Trump, who was already damaged by the Access H'wood tape.
01:56 PM - Apr 23, 2024
The jury is now being shown the written agreement to buy, for $30K, the silence of a NYC doorman who had falsely claimed Trump had a "love child."
The agreement was between the doorman and the National Enquirer.
The agreement was between the doorman and the National Enquirer.
01:31 PM - Apr 23, 2024
The gag order hearing's ended, with the judge saying he'll reserve judgement on the alleged violations.
The jury is to report at 11aET, to continue his criminal trial for falsifying records to influence the 2016 election.
Nat'l Enquirer publisher David Pecker is expected to continue his testimony.
The jury is to report at 11aET, to continue his criminal trial for falsifying records to influence the 2016 election.
Nat'l Enquirer publisher David Pecker is expected to continue his testimony.
10:54 AM - Apr 23, 2024
Judge Merchan wants Trump to assert under oath that he did not intentionally violate the gag order.
The judge tells Trump's lawyers they're losing favor with the court and that 'it's a good thing the jury's not here.'
The judge tells Trump's lawyers they're losing favor with the court and that 'it's a good thing the jury's not here.'
10:42 AM - Apr 23, 2024
Judge briefly lost patience with Trump's lawyer, after challenging him to show him the statements to which Trump was supposedly responding.
The judge has also dismissed the claim that reposts are not violations.
The judge has also dismissed the claim that reposts are not violations.
10:37 AM - Apr 23, 2024
Trump's lawyers argue his posts were political & responses to attacks, not willful violations of the gag order.
10:20 AM - Apr 23, 2024
Trump stares forward. Prosecutors have presented a damning case that Trump violated his gag order at least 10 times. In addition to a $10K fine, prosecutors ask judge to order Trump to remove the 10 posts. The judge is aware of other potential violations & can act on them.
10:15 AM - Apr 23, 2024
Prosecution cites 10 apparent violations of the gag order on Trump, asks he be fined $1K for each & be reminded he can face 30 days in jail for future violations. Prosecutor asks judge to do whatever it takes to stop him, because he poses a threat to the proceedings.
09:57 AM - Apr 23, 2024
NY judge Juan Merchan is about hold a hearing that could find Trump in contempt of court, for apparent repeated and egregious violations of the gag order imposed upon him by that court.
Trump has allegedly committed over a dozen violations since the revised order 9 days ago.
Trump has allegedly committed over a dozen violations since the revised order 9 days ago.
09:33 AM - Apr 23, 2024
The first criminal trial of an American president has adjourned for the day.
Tomorrow, there'll be a separate hearing on possible contempt-of-court charges and fines against Trump for violating the judge's gag orders.
The jury in the coverup trial returns on Thursday.
Tomorrow, there'll be a separate hearing on possible contempt-of-court charges and fines against Trump for violating the judge's gag orders.
The jury in the coverup trial returns on Thursday.
12:30 PM - Apr 22, 2024
Trump defense lawyer Todd Blanche has wrapped up his opening, after pre-emptively dismissing the testimony of Stormy Daniels and Michael Cohen.
The judge has called a 10-minute recess, in a session now scheduled to end in 35 minutes.
The judge has called a 10-minute recess, in a session now scheduled to end in 35 minutes.
11:55 AM - Apr 22, 2024
In a separate case...
Turning down a challenge by NY Attorney General Letitia James, the judge in Trump's fraud case finds the bond he's posted is legitimate.
There will be no seizure of property at this time.
Turning down a challenge by NY Attorney General Letitia James, the judge in Trump's fraud case finds the bond he's posted is legitimate.
There will be no seizure of property at this time.
11:45 AM - Apr 22, 2024
The judge has interrupted the opening statement by Trump's lawyer, for a "bench meeting." This happened after two objections by the prosecution, only one of which was upheld. Objections during opening statements are unusual and possibly risky.
11:36 AM - Apr 22, 2024
Trump's lawyer tells jury, "I have a spoiler alert: There’s nothing wrong with trying to influence an election. It’s called democracy." -NYT
11:32 AM - Apr 22, 2024
Trump lawyer Todd Blanche is presenting his opening argument, beginning, "President Trump is innocent. President Trump did not commit any crimes."
11:19 AM - Apr 22, 2024
Trump's expressed interest in testifying, but that became less likely today with a judge's ruling that he could be asked about his gag order violations and court cases he's lost--including the New York fraud case and the E. Jean Carroll defamation case.
11:15 AM - Apr 22, 2024
Prosecutors wound up their opening accusing Trump & Cohen of election interference, in their coverup of hush monies paid to various parties. The defense is up next.
11:10 AM - Apr 22, 2024
Prosecutors quoted for the jury Trump's "grab 'em by the pussy" remarks to Access Hollywood, to preview testimony from former Trump adviser Hope Hicks that she worked to suppress news of that remark.
10:57 AM - Apr 22, 2024
The prosecution is explaining to the jury how Trump conspired with lawyer Michael Cohen and Nat'l Enquirer publisher David Pecker to "catch-and-kill" campaign-damaging allegations from people including porn star Stormy Daniels & Playboy model Karen McDougal.
10:51 AM - Apr 22, 2024
The jury can see Trump shaking his head, as a prosecutor quickly and simply outlines the case.
The judge advised the jury to pay attention to "gestures" during the trial.
The judge advised the jury to pay attention to "gestures" during the trial.
10:39 AM - Apr 22, 2024
The jury in Trump's first criminal trial has been instructed to pay attention to and to remember "gestures" they see during the trial.
Trump "closed his eyes" during the instructions.
Trump "closed his eyes" during the instructions.
10:11 AM - Apr 22, 2024
The jury is entering the courtroom.
Before that, Judge Merchan ruled that, if Trump takes the stand, he can be asked about the E. Jean Carroll case and the NY state fraud case.
Trump shook his head in disgust at the ruling.
Before that, Judge Merchan ruled that, if Trump takes the stand, he can be asked about the E. Jean Carroll case and the NY state fraud case.
Trump shook his head in disgust at the ruling.
10:00 AM - Apr 22, 2024
The prosecution says its opening statement will last about 40 minutes.
The defense says it needs 25.
Then , the 1st witness is former Nat'l Enquirer publisher David Pecker, who buried & published stories to help Trump's 2016 campaign.
The defense says it needs 25.
Then , the 1st witness is former Nat'l Enquirer publisher David Pecker, who buried & published stories to help Trump's 2016 campaign.
09:55 AM - Apr 22, 2024
Opening statements are about to begin in Trump's first felony trial.
A juror's concerns were quickly put to rest after a meeting in chambers with the judge and the lawyers for both sides.
A juror's concerns were quickly put to rest after a meeting in chambers with the judge and the lawyers for both sides.
09:45 AM - Apr 22, 2024
This will be a short day in court for Trump.
Court as to adjourn at 2PEDT for Passover, but may be delayed or end sooner because one juror has a medical issue & another has expressed fear.
Court as to adjourn at 2PEDT for Passover, but may be delayed or end sooner because one juror has a medical issue & another has expressed fear.
09:42 AM - Apr 22, 2024
Opening arguments begin today in the felony criminal trial of Donald J. Trump.
He's accused of interfering with the 2016 election by lying in financial reports to cover up a hush-money payment to a porn star.
The trial is expected to last 6-8 weeks.
He's accused of interfering with the 2016 election by lying in financial reports to cover up a hush-money payment to a porn star.
The trial is expected to last 6-8 weeks.
07:14 AM - Apr 22, 2024
Show me a man who falls asleep at his own felony criminal trial, and I'll show you a man who'll fall asleep in the Situation Room.
08:52 AM - Apr 21, 2024
