DC - Former President Donald Trump indicted, 4 federal counts in 2020 election interference, 1 Aug 2023, Trial 4 Mar 2024

[Snoopster]

AUG 4, 2023

Trump mounts defense in Alabama campaign appearance

During a roughly 40-minute speech, the former president renewed his attacks on Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith.

www.cbsnews.com

[...]

"The only civil rights that have been violated in this matter are my civil rights," Trump argued before a crowd of roughly 2,700 attendees at the Alabama Republican Party summer dinner.

During his roughly 40-minute speech, the former president renewed his attacks on Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith, calling him a "deranged, sick person," and accusing federal and local prosecutors, without providing any proof, of "election interference."

"Every one of these many fake charges filed against me by the corrupt Biden DOJ could have been filed two-and-a-half years ago," Trump said. "But they waited and waited until I became a dominant force in the polls."

[...]

Ahead of his appearance, the Trump campaign released a new ad dubbed the "Fraud Squad" which negatively depicts Smith, Willis and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. The ad is expected to run nationally, including in Washington, Atlanta and New York, according to a Trump aide.

so sad that Trump can't admit that he lied.
Instead he must demean others who are simply pursuing the law. And he runs ads to siphon off yet more funds from his naive followers.

 

[PommyMommy]

so sad that Trump can't admit that he lied.
Instead he must demean others who are simply pursuing the law. And he runs ads to siphon off yet more funds from his naive followers.

At this point, rather than tracking the lies, it would be easier to count the number of times he's told the truth. MOO

 

[Arkay]

At this point, rather than tracking the lies, it would be easier to count the number of times he's told the truth. MOO

He told the truth when he said his name was “Donald J. Trump. John.”
Also that he is 77 years old.

Other than that, I can’t think of anything else he’s said that is true!

 

[MyBelle]

so sad that Trump can't admit that he lied.
Instead he must demean others who are simply pursuing the law. And he runs ads to siphon off yet more funds from his naive followers.

Really hard for me to believe the scam artist has any followers left.

JMO

 

[IzzyBlanche]

At this point, rather than tracking the lies, it would be easier to count the number of times he's told the truth. MOO

The only one I can think of is that time that he said he could shoot someone in the middle of Fifth Avenue and not lose any followers.

 

[Arkay]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1687644636175593474

More detail in this article:

(Oh and hey, remember when he just said it’s a “great honor“ to be indicted….but he can’t ever hide his true indignation).

Jack Smith seeks a protective order after Trump posts threat

Jack Smith, the special counsel overseeing the prosecution of Trump for attempting to overturn the election, on Friday sought a 'protective order' barring Trump from using discovery from the case.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[Inthedetails]

"The only civil rights that have been violated in this matter are my civil rights," Trump argued before a crowd of roughly 2,700 attendees at the Alabama Republican Party summer dinner.

Huh? Only his civil rights have been violated?

Didn't he just announce "I am being indicted for you."

I guess he was talking to himself when he announced that.

jmo

 

[IzzyBlanche]

Really hard for me to believe the scam artist has any followers left.

JMO

It's the hardest thing I've ever had to believe in my life, and I'm no spring chicken.

But whatever you and I believe, however difficult it is, current polls show him and Biden in a dead heat for the 2024 election.

The good news is I find it easy to believe that the accuracy of polls is overestimated.

 

[MyBelle]

It's the hardest thing I've ever had to believe in my life, and I'm no spring chicken.

But whatever you and I believe, however difficult it is, current polls show him and Biden in a dead heat for the 2024 election.

The good news is I find it easy to believe that the accuracy of polls is overestimated.

BBM. That's why I have never paid any attention to polls.

If Trump wasn't able to win in 2020, even though he wasn't facing any indictments, there is no way he will win in 2024 now that his vast criminal misconduct has been exposed.

JMO

 

[Niner]

Update from court site:

Document Number Date Filed Description
7 Aug 3, 2023 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Todd Blanche Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-10252226. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by DONALD J. TRUMP. (Lauro, John) (Entered: 08/03/2023) Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Aug 3, 2023 Motion for Speedy Trial

Aug 3, 2023 Initial Appearance

Aug 3, 2023 Order

Aug 3, 2023 MINUTE ORDER as to Donald J. Trump: As required by Rule 5(f), the United States is ordered to produce all exculpatory evidence to the defendant pursuant to Brady v. Maryland and its progeny. Not doing so in a timely manner may result in sanctions, including exclusion of evidence, adverse jury instructions, dismissal of charges and contempt proceedings.Signed by Magistrate Judge Moxila A. Upadhyaya on 8/3/2023. (ztl)

Aug 3, 2023 ORAL MOTION for Speedy Trial by USA as to DONALD J. TRUMP. (ztl)

Aug 3, 2023 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Moxila A. Upadhyaya: Return on Summons/Initial Appearance/Arraignment as to Counts 1,2,3,4 held on 8/3/2023. Plea of Not Guilty entered as to all counts. The Court advised the Government of its due process obligation under Rule 5(f).Status Conference set for 8/28/2023 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 9- In Person before Judge Tanya S. Chutkan. Bond Status of Defendant: Defendant Remain on Personal Recognizance; Court Reporter: Jeff Hook; Defense Attorney: John Lauro and Todd Blanche; US Attorney: Thomas Windom and Molly Gaston; Pretrial Officer: Takeysha Robinson. (ztl)

Aug 3, 2023 MINUTE ORDER as to DONALD J. TRUMP: A status conference will be held in this matter on August 28, 2023 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 9 before Judge Tanya S. Chutkan. The court waives the requirement for Defendant to appear at that conference. It is hereby ORDERED that Defendant shall file any motion for excluding the time until the next status conference from the Speedy Trial Act clock by August 8, 2023; and that the government shall file any opposition to that motion by August 13, 2023. It is FURTHER ORDERED that by August 10, 2023, the government shall file a brief proposing a trial date and providing an estimate of the time required to set forth the prosecution's case in chief during that trial; and that by August 17, 2023, Defendant shall file a response brief likewise proposing a trial date and estimating, to the extent possible, the time required to set forth the defense at trial. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 8/3/2023. (ztl)

8 Aug 4, 2023 Summons Returned Executed on 8/3/2023 as to DONALD J. TRUMP. (ztl) (Entered: 08/04/2023) Summons Returned Executed

9 Aug 4, 2023 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filzah I. Pavalon Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-10255735. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by DONALD J. TRUMP. (Lauro, John) (Entered: 08/04/2023) Appear Pro Hac Vice

10 Aug 4, 2023 MOTION for Protective Order by USA as to DONALD J. TRUMP. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Gaston, Molly) (Entered: 08/04/2023)
Protective Order
Text of Proposed Order

Aug 4, 2023 Speedy Trial

Aug 4, 2023 .Order

Aug 4, 2023 .Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines

Aug 4, 2023 Arraignment AND Initial Appearance AND ~Util - Plea Entered AND ~Util - Set/Reset Hearings

Aug 4, 2023 MINUTE ORDER as to Donald J. Trump: As required by Rule 5(f), the United States is ordered to produce all exculpatory evidence to the defendant pursuant to Brady v. Maryland and its progeny. Not doing so in a timely manner may result in sanctions, including exclusion of evidence, adverse jury instructions, dismissal of charges and contempt proceedings.Signed by Magistrate Judge Moxila A. Upadhyaya on 8/3/2023. (ztl)

Aug 4, 2023 ORAL MOTION for Speedy Trial by USA as to DONALD J. TRUMP. (ztl)

Aug 4, 2023 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Moxila A. Upadhyaya: Return on Summons/Initial Appearance/Arraignment as to Counts 1,2,3,4 held on 8/3/2023. Plea of Not Guilty entered as to all counts. The Court advised the Government of its due process obligation under Rule 5(f).Status Conference set for 8/28/2023 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 9- In Person before Judge Tanya S. Chutkan. Bond Status of Defendant: Defendant Remain on Personal Recognizance; Court Reporter: Jeff Hook; Defense Attorney: John Lauro and Todd Blanche; US Attorney: Thomas Windom and Molly Gaston; Pretrial Officer: Takeysha Robinson. (ztl)

Aug 4, 2023 MINUTE ORDER as to DONALD J. TRUMP: A status conference will be held in this matter on August 28, 2023 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 9 before Judge Tanya S. Chutkan. The court waives the requirement for Defendant to appear at that conference. It is hereby ORDERED that Defendant shall file any motion for excluding the time until the next status conference from the Speedy Trial Act clock by August 8, 2023; and that the government shall file any opposition to that motion by August 13, 2023. It is FURTHER ORDERED that by August 10, 2023, the government shall file a brief proposing a trial date and providing an estimate of the time required to set forth the prosecution's case in chief during that trial; and that by August 17, 2023, Defendant shall file a response brief likewise proposing a trial date and estimating, to the extent possible, the time required to set forth the defense at trial. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 8/3/2023. (ztl)


link: United States v. TRUMP, 1:23-cr-00257 - CourtListener.com

 

[TootsieFootsie]

Trump’s political action committee wants a $60 million refund on paying his legal fees – 3 key things to know about PACs

There are different kinds of PACs, but it is not clear if Trump’s use of them to pay his large legal fees violates election or campaign finance laws.

theconversation.com

Trump’s political action committee wants a $60 million refund on paying his legal fees ​

 

[Betty P]

It's the hardest thing I've ever had to believe in my life, and I'm no spring chicken.

But whatever you and I believe, however difficult it is, current polls show him and Biden in a dead heat for the 2024 election.

The good news is I find it easy to believe that the accuracy of polls is overestimated.

It’s not good news, but I’m not surprised. There are people on both sides who make poor decisions and take voters for granted. Hopefully they’ll wise up.

 

[Inthedetails]

Jack Smith appealed to the federal judge for a protective order after the defendant posted "You go after me, I'm coming after you."

Smith states, bbm, “'Such a restriction is particularly important in this case because the defendant has previously issued public statements on social media regarding witnesses, judges, attorneys, and others associated with legal matters pending against him,' Smith wrote in the filing.

'If the defendant were to begin issuing public posts using details — or, for example, grand jury transcripts — obtained in discovery here, it could have a harmful chilling effect on witnesses or adversely affect the fair administration of justice in this case,' he added."

The prosecution proposed two different protective order drafts to Trump’s legal team, both of which they did not agree to, Smith claimed. Trump’s legal team also proposed their version, which the special counsel called inadequate."

DOJ prosecutors request protective order after Trump arraignment, citing social media threats

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to reflect that the strict order preventing the former president from mentioning details and evidence from the case against him in public is a prote…

thehill.com

Not only could it have a harmful chilling effect on witnesses, but also on potential jurors, imo. And, the words potentially could rile up fans of the defendant to take harmful action.


jmo

 

[Inthedetails]

OMG, this is laughable. imo

"A Trump spokesperson issued a statement defending the former president's social media post.

'The Truth post cited is the definition of political speech, and was in response to the Rino, China-loving, dishonest special interest groups and super PAC's,' the statement said."

Trump's threatening post flagged by U.S. prosecutors to judge

U.S. prosecutors flagged a threatening social media post from Donald Trump in a late-night court filing on Friday, arguing that it suggests he might intimidate witnesses by improperly disclosing confidential evidence received from the government.

www.reuters.com

And, I have a bridge in Brooklyn for sale.

jmo

 

[Vern]

Good point. Could this be considered an attempt to influence potential jurors? Wasn't he instructed not to do that?

jmo

Jurors ...... and prosecutors and witnesses and Judges and their families (he's already brought spouses and children into it too) IMO; this guy is a total disgrace to the USofA. Absolutely unreal.

 

[MrsWatson]

I wonder what would happen if I were awaiting trial and started posting on SM saying things like, "If you come after me, I'll come after you" and in a speech to a crowd, called the prosecutor deranged. I wonder if I would be banned from using social media and if I would be incarcerated after I repeated behavior I was instructed by the court to avoid.

And interesting question to ponder when some people are repeatedly bleating about a two-tier justice system.

 

[Inthedetails]

I wonder what would happen if I were awaiting trial and started posting on SM saying things like, "If you come after me, I'll come after you"

I would be glad you know grammar rules.

jmo

 

[TootsieFootsie]

I think if I was one of the jurors I would take it seriously that the accused and/or followers might "go after me"

It could very well do damage to their lives, no matter the case outcome.

 

[Inthedetails]

Funny how the defendant seems to post whatever crosses his mind...yet never has shared actual, truthful evidence about election fraud, either in court or elsewhere.

His behavior gives the appearance, imo, that his vindictive thoughts are real, but election fraud is not. jmo

jmo

 

[Vern]

Well as long as he didn't send in the tanks ...

And this bit:

“But what he didn’t do is, you know, send in the tanks, tell Mr. Pence don’t go to Capitol Hill or do anything to obstruct the due process of government.”

'Not A Smart Move': Ex-Prosecutor Spots Trump Attorney's 'Admission' In Jan. 6 Case

"This was just a kind of rookie mistake to make," former organized crime prosecutor Andrew Weissmann said of a Trump lawyer's comments on live TV.

www.huffpost.com

But he had his peons go to Capitol Hill Jan 6th, and he certainly had his peons putting on the pressure ... and when that didn't work he told Pence he was "going public" with Pence's refusal to delay the count, ie: threatening him, so much so that Pence's secret service team was made aware in advance that Trump was going to "go public" so that they could bump his secrity detail up and have their heds on swivel for threats to Pence. THEN, of course, their were 45s very own tweets that day ...

What we know about how Pence's day unfolded on Jan. 6

Pence won't be testifying at the Jan. 6 committee hearing. But Pence will be in the spotlight Thursday as the committee turns its focus to then-President Donald Trump's desperate attempts to persuade him to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.

www.pbs.org

...The pressure continued through the night. “If Vice President @Mike_Pence comes through for us, we will win the Presidency,” Trump tweeted around 1 a.m.

“All Mike Pence has to do is send them back to the States, AND WE WIN,” he wrote later that morning. “Do it Mike, this is a time for extreme courage!”
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During the call in the 11 o’clock hour, Trump berated Pence, chastising him for not being tough enough to go along with the scheme, according to Kellogg’s testimony to the committee.
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“If Mike Pence does the right thing, we win the election,” Trump falsely told the crowd. “All Vice President Pence has to do is send it back to the states to recertify and we become president and you are the happiest people.”
...

IIRC, there were also Republican Senators who had attended meetings with Trump in the days prior approaching Pence on the 6th to "delay the certification" ... and Guiliani's call to them midst-certification "just get us some more time" ...