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According to a 2016 USA Today analysis, Donald Trump and his businesses were involved in 3,500 legal cases in U.S. federal and state courts during the previous three decades, Click source for a breakdown and outcome of those cases. Below is a list and summary of more, over 20 active, recent cases.
Current Status of Trump Charges 6/8/2024
Current Status of Trump Charges 6/8/2024
Overview
Donald Trump is facing multiple legal challenges across various jurisdictions. These include charges related to the handling of classified documents, election interference, falsifying business records, and defamation cases. Below is a summary of the key cases and their current statuses:
Key Cases
1. Classified Documents Case
• Charges: 37 felony counts, including willful retention of national defense information, obstruction of justice, and false statements.
• Status: Indictment filed in June 2023. The trial is currently postponed indefinitely by Judge Aileen Cannon.
• Outcome Possibility: The case is strong due to substantial evidence, including recorded statements by Trump. However, procedural delays and judicial decisions may affect the timeline and outcome.
2. Election Subversion in Georgia
• Charges: RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act) charges and other counts related to efforts to overturn the 2020 election results.
• Status: Indictments were issued in August 2023. Several co-defendants have taken plea deals, and Trump has pleaded not guilty.
• Outcome Possibility: Given the complexity and number of defendants, this case may take significant time to resolve. The outcome will depend on the strength of the prosecution’s evidence and the legal strategies employed.
3. Hush Money Payments
• Charges: Falsifying business records in connection with payments made to suppress negative information ahead of the 2016 election.
• Status: Conviction secured in May 2023. Sentencing is scheduled for July 2024.
• Outcome Possibility: Trump has been convicted and is awaiting sentencing. He plans to appeal, which could delay final resolution.
4. Defamation and Sexual Assault
• Cases: Multiple cases brought by writer E. Jean Carroll, resulting in significant financial judgments against Trump.
• Status: Trump is appealing the judgments. Additional defamation suits could arise from his continued comments about Carroll .
• Outcome Possibility: While these cases are civil, they carry substantial financial and reputational consequences for Trump.
Possible Outcomes
• Convictions and Appeals: Trump faces the possibility of convictions in several cases. Even if convicted, appeals could delay final outcomes for years.
• Political Impact: These legal battles will likely impact Trump’s political career, with ongoing trials and possible convictions influencing public perception and his ability to campaign effectively.
• Financial and Operational Restrictions: Some cases, especially the civil ones, could impose significant financial penalties and operational restrictions on Trump and his businesses.
The legal and financial judgments against Donald Trump in the E. Jean Carroll cases have cost him a significant amount or $88.3 million:
The legal and financial judgments against Donald Trump in the E. Jean Carroll cases have cost him a significant amount or $88.3 million:
1. First Defamation Case (2023):
1. First Defamation Case (2023):
• Judgment: $5 million
• Details: In May 2023, a jury awarded E. Jean Carroll $5 million for defamation and sexual abuse. Trump was found liable for defaming Carroll by denying her rape allegations and insulting her character.
2. Second Defamation Case (2024):
• Judgment: $83.3 million
• Details: In January 2024, a jury awarded Carroll $83.3 million in a second defamation case. This judgment included $18.3 million in compensatory damages and $65 million in punitive damages. This case centered on additional defamatory statements Trump made about Carroll after the initial lawsuit.
3. Total Financial Judgments:
• Total: $88.3 million
• Status: Trump has appealed the judgments and posted a $91.6 million bond to cover the damages while the appeals process is ongoing.
These cases highlight significant financial penalties for Trump, resulting from his defamatory statements against Carroll in response to her accusations of rape and his subsequent public comments.
Sources:
• Politico: Trump ordered to pay $83.3M for defaming E. Jean Carroll
• First Amendment Watch: Attorney Joshua Matz on E. Jean Carroll’s Legal Victory Against Donald Trump
• Wikipedia: E. Jean Carroll v. Donald J. Trump
The New York Times reports that Trump’s total legal costs since leaving office exceed $100 million. This figure includes fees paid to multiple law firms and legal teams working on his various cases.
The New York Times reports that Trump’s total legal costs since leaving office exceed $100 million. This figure includes fees paid to multiple law firms and legal teams working on his various cases.
Major Cases Contributing to Legal Costs
• Classified Documents Case: Significant resources have been allocated to defend against charges related to the handling of classified documents.
• Election Interference: Legal battles in Georgia and other states concerning alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election results have also contributed to high legal expenses.
• Defamation and Civil Cases: Defending against defamation claims, such as those brought by E. Jean Carroll, has further increased legal expenditures.
These ongoing legal challenges have not only financial implications but also potential impacts on Trump’s political activities and campaign strategies.
Sources:
• Politico
• Yahoo
Trump and the Elections:
Trump and the Elections:
Trump has promised
Trump has promised
To use the justice department to bring retribution on all of those who oppose him,
To use the justice department to bring retribution on all of those who oppose him,
To be a dictator, suspend the constitution,
To be a dictator, suspend the constitution,
He has refused to accept the election results if he loses) even though the challenges to fairness have been through 6o courts (30 with JUdges appointed by him and Republicans. He certainly has a good shot at being a Tyrannical Dictator using the courts to do his dirty work.
He has refused to accept the election results if he loses) even though the challenges to fairness have been through 6o courts (30 with JUdges appointed by him and Republicans. He certainly has a good shot at being a Tyrannical Dictator using the courts to do his dirty work.
Litigation Tracker: Pending Criminal and Civil Cases Against Donald Trump (Originally published in Just Security on Feb. 28, 2021; continually updated site)
Litigation Tracker: Pending Criminal and Civil Cases Against Donald Trump (Originally published in Just Security on Feb. 28, 2021; continually updated site)
Civil Cases:
1. E. Jean Carroll 1.0: Defamation and Federal Tort Claims Act Litigation: Carroll is suing Trump for defamation after he publicly accused her, in June 2019, of fabricating a rape allegation against him.
2. E. Jean Carroll 2.0: Battery and Defamation SuingTrump for battery alleging he raped her
3. Summer Zervos Defamation Suit (CASE CLOSED)
4. Mary Trump Fraud Litigation: Trump for defrauding her out of millions of dollars in an inheritance dispute.
5. Panama Hotel Fraud and Tax Litigation (CASE CLOSED)
6. Doe v. The Trump Corporation Class Action:Trumps used their brand to scam investors into paying for worthless business opportunities.
7. DC Civil Suit over Misuse of 2017 Inauguration Funds (CASE CLOSED): Trump’s inaugural committee agreed to settle the suit by paying a total of
$750,000.
8. Reps. Karen Bass et al. Incitement Suit for Jan. 6 Capitol Attack: , represented by the NAACP, are suing Trump, Rudy Giuliani, and two right wing
militia groups for conspiring to forcibly prevent Congress from counting the Electoral College votes on Jan. 6.
9. Eric Swalwell Incitement Suit for Jan. 6 Riots: defendants violated federal civil rights laws–including the Ku Klux Klan Act–when they conspired to
interfere with the Electoral College Count on Jan 6.
10. Capitol Police Suit for Jan. 6 Riots:sued Donald Trump for injuries they sustained while protecting the Capitol.
11. Second Capitol Police Suit for Jan. 6 Riots
12. Third Capitol Police Suit over the Jan. 6 Riots
13. Metropolitan Police Suit over the Jan. 6 Riots: injuries they suffered were caused by Trump’s inciting the Jan. 6 riot. The complaint alleges that
Trump directed, aided and abetted, and conspired to incite the riot
14. NAACP’s Legal Defense Fund Voting Rights Case for Post-Election Actions: Trump Campaign, and the RNC for their efforts to overturn the 2020 election
in violation of the Voting Rights Act and the Ku Klux Klan Act
15. New York Attorney General’s Civil and Criminal Investigations: Trump Campaign, and the RNC for their efforts to overturn the 2020 election in
violation of the Voting Rights Act and the Ku Klux Klan Act...no longer purely civil in nature. We are now actively investigating the Trump
Organizations in a criminal capacity, along with the Manhattan DA.”
16. Scotland Unexplained Wealth Orders: The Scottish Parliament voted to reject an investigation into unexplained cash transactions
17. Trump Tower Assault Suit (CLOSED)
18. Michael Cohen Retaliatory Imprisonment Suit: retaliating against Cohen after he announced a tell-all book detailing his years of legal work for Trump.
Criminal Cases:
19. Criminal Investigations into Trump’s Finances: potential tax crimes, insurance fraud, and other financial crimes under state law. Criminal charges have not been filed against Trump, but have been filed against his longtime CFO and against the Trump Organization.(Multiple criminal updates)
20. DC AG Incitement Criminal Investigation:.. criminal investigation into Trump’s alleged role in provoking the Jan. 6th riots
21. Fulton County, Georgia Criminal Election Influence Investigation: ..criminal investigation into attempted election interference by Trump. ....Update..“whether there were unlawful attempts to disrupt the administration of the 2020 elections here in Georgia.”
22. t, New York Criminal Investigation of Trump Organization Golf Course; ...Trump Organization misled local officials on the property values of its golf course in order to reduce its taxes.
23. National Archives Referral for Mishandled Classified Materials: ...On or before Apr. 29, 2022, the Justice Department notified Trump’s counsel Evan Corcoran that the Department had an “ongoing criminal investigation” into the handling of the government documents marked as classified. MULTIPLE UPDATES AND FURTHER CHARGES
Related to the issue of Trump's problem in the courts, there are the difficulties his lawyer face and his lies.
Related to the issue of Trump's problem in the courts, there are the difficulties his lawyer face and his lies.
17 lawyers have been sanctioned or their licenses suspended.
Here are a few of his latest lies.
Most of the 30k lies are simply untrue, narcissistic, and hyperbole, added to a brag that might or might not be true. Examples: JAN. 21 “I wasn't a fan of Iraq. I didn't want to go into Iraq.”
(He was for an invasion before he was against it.) JAN. 21 “A reporter for Time magazine — and I have
been on their cover 14 or 15 times. I think we have the all-time record in the history of Time magazine.”
(Trump was on the cover 11 times and Nixon appeared 55
times.) JAN. 23 “Between 3 million and 5 million illegal votes caused me to lose the popular vote.”
(There's no evidence of illegal voting.) JAN. 25 “Now, the audience
was the biggest ever. But this crowd was massive. Look how far back it goes. This crowd was massive.”
(Official aerial photos show Obama's 2009 inauguration was much
more heavily attended.) JAN. 25 “Take a look at the Pew reports (which show voter fraud.)”
(The report never mentioned voter fraud.) JAN. 25 “You had millions of
people that now aren't insured anymore.”
(The real number is less than 1 million, according to the Urban Institute.) JAN. 25 “So, look, when President Obama was there
two weeks ago making a speech, very nice speech. Two people were shot and killed during his speech. You can't have that.”
(There were no gun homicide victims in Chicago
that day.)
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