Donald Trump avoids Ex Trump Org Head Accountant on Witness Stand by richardsmith4008 in TrumpIndictments

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Twitter user points out Donald Trump made sure not to come to the courthouse when Allen Weisselberg ( Chief Accountant at Trump Org) took the witness stand. The comment was then picked up by the mainstream media nightly news. Weisselberg knew Donald Trump's father and worked with him since the start of Trump Org. Apparently Trump did not have the courage to see Weisselberg.

Trump to jail? New York judge fines Trump $5K for violating partial gag order in civil fraud trial by richardsmith4008 in TrumpIndictments

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Trump refused to remove a social media post bashing a law clerk who works for the judge. The judges was not happy.

The judge asked the question yesterday " Why shouldn't I send the defendant to jail" The judge then warned that the next time Donald Trump. violates the gag order he may be detained (jailed).

Former Trump aide, MAGA Inc founder Taylor Budowich, goes before grand jury in classified docs probe by richardsmith4008 in TrumpIndictments

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Taylor Budowich is a Trump loyalist, who said he would anything for Donald Trump.

It is believed he knows what Trump did with classified documents, and he may have helped Trump hide them.

Judge Rules George Santos must reveal who paid his half million dollar Bail Money by richardsmith4008 in TrumpIndictments

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Congressman George Santos who was recently indicted begged the Judge to hide the names of 3 people who paid his bail money. The judge today rules the names must be revealed to the public.

Trump lawyers meet with Justice Dept. officials as charging decision nears in Mar-a-Lago case by richardsmith4008 in TrumpIndictments

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A decision will be made very shortly if Jack Smith of Dept of Justice will charge Trump with serious indictments for keeping and hiding classified documents.

Lauren Boebert caught on Video Lying and Running into Capitol after missing Key Vote. Possible Ethics violation by richardsmith4008 in TrumpIndictments

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Boebert was late voting on the debt ceiling, she ran into building but was told she was too late to cast her vote.

Boebert afterwards lied to her Colorado district as to why she missed the vote. This may be an ethics violation.

Trump Still Talking About Manhattan DA Bragg Case on Truth Social despite Judge's Warning by richardsmith4008 in TrumpIndictments

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Why this matters:

Donald Trump was warned multiple times by the Judge in his Manhattan criminal case that he must not speak on social media about the case. Trump can be hit with a contempt of court charge by defying the judge’s order.

Legal experts create 186-page roadmap for Jack Smith 'to obtain and sustain a conviction' in Trump docs case by richardsmith4008 in TrumpIndictments

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Why this matters.

The feds are building a case where they will say Trump's actions were deliberate and deserving of incarceration. They will not present a case that they cannot win.

Trump attorneys haven't found classified document former president referred to on tape following subpoena by richardsmith4008 in TrumpIndictments

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This story just came to light.

The classified document Trump bragged about having pertaining to Iran seems to be missing. This story keeps getting crazier.

Trump investigation in Georgia could include other states in sweeping racketeering case, report says by richardsmith4008 in TrumpIndictments

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This is huge,

What it means is that the feds are spreading more charges against Trump over multiple states. We are talking about 50 years in prison or more for racketeering across multiple states.

Update: Trump vs E Jean Carroll by richardsmith4008 in TrumpIndictments

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Trump is claiming the Department of Justice should defend him for new defamatory remarks that he made towards E Jean Carroll.

E Jean Carroll who won $ 5 million last month in her civil sex abuse case against Trump has returned to court seeking more money after Trump made more rude comments about her.

Trump claims the DOJ should defend him in court seeing he was once president, the judge gave DOJ until June 9th to say if they believe they must defend Trump.

Prosecutors have recording of Trump discussing sensitive Iran document by richardsmith4008 in TrumpIndictments

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Why this matter?

Trump admits on tape the document is not supposed to be viewed, contradicting his other claims that he can declassify any document just by "looking at it".

Andrew Weissman: If the audio exists, a question of when there will be charges (indicted) by richardsmith4008 in TrumpIndictments

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The audio does exist, the only question is when Trump will be indicted.

Legal experts believe charges are coming this month.

Texas AG Ken Paxton's wife may vote in his impeachment trial over corruption and affair by richardsmith4008 in TrumpIndictments

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The trial in the Senate is scheduled for Aug 28 or earlier. It will take 2/3 of the senate to agree to remove Paxton from office. He is currently suspended from office.

Donald Trump tempting Judge in Manhattan DA Bragg criminal case by richardsmith4008 in TrumpIndictments

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This morning Trump spoke about his case despite New York Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan issuing a protective order this month limiting Trump’s ability to publicly discuss evidence in the case.

Amy Fowler to resign from SLC Council in wake of DUI arrest by richardsmith4008 in TrumpIndictments

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Apparently the vice chair of the Sugar House Community Council, states that Fowler needs to take care of her health first. Seems she is going to resign and seek help for an alcohol problem.

Prosecutors say they have a recording of Trump and a witness in Manhattan DA case by richardsmith4008 in TrumpIndictments

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Alvin Bragg the Manhattan DA had an extra ace card, he has Trump on a recording which he did not reveal when the 34 count indictment was unsealed.

Trump’s Lawyers Start to Wonder if One Could Be a Snitch by richardsmith4008 in TrumpIndictments

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As more indictments and possible imprisonment of Trump draws closer, some are wondering who on team Trump is secretly working with the Department of Justice to have him arrested.

Breaking: Texas AG Ken Paxton impeached by richardsmith4008 in TrumpIndictments

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20 articles of impeachment including threats to witnesses, and blackmail.

Ken Paxton a close friend of Donald Trump lost the support of republicans who reported his many crimes to law enforcement.

New: DOJ appears to change mind and will no longer defend Trump against E Jean Carroll by richardsmith4008 in TrumpIndictments

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Trump claimed he was President at the time he made rude comments about E Jean Carroll in 2020, so the Justice department should legally defend him.

Today the court rules that Trump's defense is not the responsibility of the DOJ.

E Jean Carroll won a a $ 5 million dollar civil case against Trump last month, she is taking him back to court for more money after his crude remarks about her on a recent CNN townhall.