Special counsel Jack Smith, who has accused President-elect Donald J. Trump, said in a final report released Tuesday morning that they believed the evidence was sufficient to convict Mr. Trump. In a case if his success in the 2024 elections would not have made it impossible to continue the prosecution. “The Department’s view that the … Read more
Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. got a call on his cellphone Tuesday. This newly elected President Donald J. There was Trump, who was speaking from Florida. Hours later, Mr Trump’s legal team asked Justice Alito and eight of his colleagues at the Supreme Court to commute his conviction in New York for falsifying business records … Read more
After several missed deadlines and extensions, former New York Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani could be found in contempt of court on Friday for failing to turn over $11 million of assets to two election workers he defamed following the 2020 presidential election. If he is held in contempt, he could face harsh penalties, including jail … Read more