DC - Former President Donald Trump indicted, 4 federal counts in 2020 election interference, 1 Aug 2023, Trial 4 Mar 2024 #2

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Since there is not a thread for the court cases to keep Trump off the ballot, I'll put the reminder here that the case in Colorado starts today, Oct 30.

The trial is streaming live on youtube. As I type this, they are on mid-morning break (12:15pm eastern time, 10:15am Colorado time)

 

[IzzyBlanche]

Donald Trump appears to immediately break gag order after it's reinstated

The former president made a post on Truth Social about William Barr that may have broken his reinstated gag order.

www.newsweek.com

 

[Stunned]

Who is surprised?

 

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Regarding the 14th Amendment case in Colorado that started today, 10/30/23:

"Colorado Judge Sarah Wallace is overseeing the bench trial, meaning she will be the sole decider of the case’s outcome, not a jury. The trial is expected to address nine topics, Wallace said in court filings, including the meaning of 'engaged' and 'insurrection' in the 14th Amendment and whether Trump’s conduct leading up to the riot qualifies."

"Trump faces similar lawsuits in Michigan and Minnesota."

5 things to know about Trump’s 14th Amendment disqualification trial in Colorado

Whether former President Trump instigated the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack is at the core of a Colorado lawsuit seeking to disqualify him from the state’s 2024 ballot under the 14th Amendment’s “in…

thehill.com

 

[Niner]

Docket Update re Judge Chutkan's lastest Order.

Doc # Doc Filed Description
124 Oct 29, 2023 OPINION and ORDER as to DONALD J. TRUMP: Denying Defendant's 110 Motion to Stay Pending Appeal, and lifting the administrative stay imposed by the court's October 20, 2023 Minute Order. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 10/29/2023. (zjd) (Entered: 10/29/2023)Main Document .Order AND Memorandum Opinion AND ~Util - Terminate Motions


link: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/67656604/united-states-v-trump/

 

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14th Amendment lawsuit updates:

Yesterday's trial in Colorado (which is a bench trial with no jury, just the judge)

• "testimony began with details about the Jan. 6 assault that was intended to stop Congress from certifying President Joe Biden’s election win"
• "Lawyers representing six Republican and unaffiliated Colorado voters argued that Trump’s violent rhetoric preceding the attack makes him culpable, and barred from the presidency again under that clause prohibiting anyone who swore an oath to the constitution and then 'engaged in insurrection' against it from holding office."

Today in Colorado (10/31/23)

• "an expert in right-wing violence"
• "an expert on Section Three of the 14th Amendment, which has only been used a handful of times since it was adopted in 1868."

Similar lawsuit trial starts Thursday in Minnesota.

Colorado court decides: Does Jan. 6 constitutionally block Trump from 2024 ballot? - Sentinel Colorado

"What they're trying to do is short-circuit an election."

sentinelcolorado.com

 

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Colorado 14th Amendment hearing, livestream via C-SPAN, Tue, Oct 31, 2023

Former President Trump 14th Amendment Hearing in Colorado, Day 2, Part 1

www.c-span.org

 

[IzzyBlanche]

Ex-Trump Attorney Reveals Why Trump May Be In Jail Sooner Than Anyone Thinks

The former White House lawyer delivered a stark prediction about his old boss.

news.yahoo.com

 

[IzzyBlanche]

Ex-Prosecutor Spots ‘Most Chilling’ Part Of Donald Trump’s Latest Legal Move

Andrew Weissmann made a damning comparison between “any normal person” and the former president.

news.yahoo.com

 

[Niner]

Docket update:

Doc # Date Filed Description
125 Oct 31, 2023 LEAVE TO FILE DENIED- Motion of the American Civil Liberties Union & the American Civil Liberties Union of the District of Columbia for Leave to File Brief Amici Curae in Aid of the Court's Re-Evaluation of its Gag Order as to DONALD J. TRUMP This document is unavailable as the Court denied its filing. "Although courts have in rare instances exercised their discretion to permit third-party submissions in criminal cases, neither the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure nor the LocalCriminal Rules contemplate the filing of amicus curiae briefs. At this time,the court does not find it necessary to depart from the ordinary proceduralcourse by permitting this filing." Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 10/31/2023. (zhsj) (Entered: 10/31/2023) Main Document Leave to File Denied


Link: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/67656604/united-states-v-trump/

 

[sds71]

Within minutes of each other, Judge Cannon and Judge Chutkan issued orders related to Donald Trump's access to classified evidence in their criminal cases.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1719738885410853062

 

[tlcya]

But just 75 minutes after Chutkan gave notice that the order had been reinstated, Trump appeared to violate it by attacking his former attorney general and a potential witness, William P. Barr.

"I called Bill Barr Dumb, Weak, Slow Moving, Lethargic, Gutless, and Lazy, a RINO WHO COULDN'T DO THE JOB," Trump said in a post on his social media platform, Truth Social.

"His verbal skills are limited," Barr said of the former president during an event at the University of Chicago's Institute of Politics earlier in the week.
"If you get him away from 'very, very, very' ... you know, the adjectives ... they're unfamiliar to him and they sort of spill out, and he goes too far," Barr said. "He's not very disciplined when it comes to what he says."

Referencing the attack, Trump added: "So now this Moron says about me, to get even, 'his verbal skills are limited.' Well, that's one I haven't heard before. Tell that to the biggest political crowds in the history of politics, by far. Bill Barr is a LOSER!"
Donald Trump appears to immediately break gag order after it's reinstated

Truer words were never spoken Mr. Barr.

 

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But just 75 minutes after Chutkan gave notice that the order had been reinstated, Trump appeared to violate it by attacking his former attorney general and a potential witness, William P. Barr.

"I called Bill Barr Dumb, Weak, Slow Moving, Lethargic, Gutless, and Lazy, a RINO WHO COULDN'T DO THE JOB," Trump said in a post on his social media platform, Truth Social.

"His verbal skills are limited," Barr said of the former president during an event at the University of Chicago's Institute of Politics earlier in the week.
"If you get him away from 'very, very, very' ... you know, the adjectives ... they're unfamiliar to him and they sort of spill out, and he goes too far," Barr said. "He's not very disciplined when it comes to what he says."

Referencing the attack, Trump added: "So now this Moron says about me, to get even, 'his verbal skills are limited.' Well, that's one I haven't heard before. Tell that to the biggest political crowds in the history of politics, by far. Bill Barr is a LOSER!"
Donald Trump appears to immediately break gag order after it's reinstated

Truer words were never spoken Mr. Barr.

Attracting a sizable crowd does not indicate a rich vocabulary. The circus and professional wrestling attract crowds too.

I do think ALL CAPS negatively correlates to both vocabulary and self-discipline. imo...I mean IMO.


jmo

 

[tlcya]

The circus and professional wrestling attract crowds too.

S&BBM for emphasis.

 

[Niner]

Docket Update:

Doc# Date Filed Description
126 Nov 1, 2023 OPINION and ORDER as to DONALD J. TRUMP: Granting the government's Classified Ex Parte, In Camera, and Under Seal Motion for a Protective Order Pursuant to Section 4 of the Classified Information Procedures Act and Rule 16(d)(1) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure; and denying Defendant's Motion for Access to CIPA § 4 Filing, ECF No. 101. See Opinion and Order for details. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 11/1/2023. (zjd) Main Document
.Order AND Memorandum Opinion AND ~Util - Terminate Motions

127 Nov 1, 2023 REPLY in Support by DONALD J. TRUMP re 99 MOTION for Discovery (PRE-TRIAL RULE 17(c) SUBPOENAS) (Lauro, John) (Entered: 11/01/2023) Main Document Reply in Support

128 Nov 1, 2023 MOTION to Stay Case Pending Immunity Determination by DONALD J. TRUMP. (Lauro, John) (Entered: 11/01/2023) Main Document Stay

129 Nov 1, 2023 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Motions for Rule 17(c) Subpoenas and Motions to Compel by DONALD J. TRUMP. (Lauro, John) (Entered: 11/01/2023) Main Document Extension of Time to


link: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/67656604/united-states-v-trump/

 

[SouthAussie]

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Jury selection in Trump’s D.C. criminal trial set to start Feb. 9


Judge Chutkan has also ordered that ... "The parties must ensure that anyone permitted access to sensitive juror information understands that he cannot publicly disclose the information, and no party may provide jurors’ identifying information to any other entity (e.g., the defendant’s campaign) that is not part of the defense team or Government team assisting with jury selection.
No party may disclose, either in open court or outside of court, prospective jurors’names or any identifying information."

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. DONALD J. TRUMP, defendant

 

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Kyle Cheney

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HAPPENING NOW: The judge in John Eastman's disbarment trial has made a "preliminary finding of culpability" and will now take "aggravation" testimony about what his punishment should be

https://twitter.com/x/status/1720211361370615877

 

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14th Amendment case in Minnesota update:

"Efforts to keep former President Trump off the ballot under the 14th Amendment reached the Minnesota Supreme Court on Thursday, with several justices during oral arguments appearing wary that they should be the ones to determine Trump’s eligibility."

Sounds like they want it decided by U.S. Supreme Court and not in their state court.

Trump 14th Amendment disqualification efforts reach Minnesota Supreme Court

Efforts to keep former President Trump off the ballot under the 14th Amendment reached the Minnesota Supreme Court on Thursday, with several justices during oral arguments appearing wary that …

thehill.com

 

[sds71]

As expected, Donald Trump asked the DC Circuit to immediately step in and stop the partial gag order in DC from being enforced pending a full appeal -- he first wants a temporary pause and then a ruling by 11/10, and if he loses, they'll petition SCOTUS

https://x.com/ZoeTillman/status/1720239681797865882?s=20

https://assets.bwbx.io/documents/users/iqjWHBFdfxIU/rwi0f.qvMNG0/v0

 

[MyBelle]

14th Amendment case in Minnesota update:

"Efforts to keep former President Trump off the ballot under the 14th Amendment reached the Minnesota Supreme Court on Thursday, with several justices during oral arguments appearing wary that they should be the ones to determine Trump’s eligibility."

Sounds like they want it decided by U.S. Supreme Court and not in their state court.

Trump 14th Amendment disqualification efforts reach Minnesota Supreme Court

Efforts to keep former President Trump off the ballot under the 14th Amendment reached the Minnesota Supreme Court on Thursday, with several justices during oral arguments appearing wary that …

thehill.com

I think they want to punt it because they don't want to give the impression their decision will perceived as political by Minnesota voters.

The 14th Amendment case I want to succeed is the one filed by a group of Republicans in Colorado. Their expert witness analyzed Trump's speech on Jan. 6th. There needs to be a serious consequence for a President spewing hateful rhetoric in order to incite violence.

JMO

Does Jan. 6 disqualify Trump from office? Historic 14th Amendment hearing continues

Colorado voters on Wednesday continued to make their case for why Section 3 of the 14th Amendment disqualifies Trump from running for president in 2024

abcnews.go.com

During a speech near the White House earlier on Jan. 6, Trump also repeated his baseless allegations that the 2020 election was fraudulent and said, "If you don't fight like hell, you're not going to have a country anymore."

Simi cited Trump's comments that day in his testimony on Tuesday: "For far-right extremists, there's a clear message that fighting was the clear message. Not being peaceful."