Charges against Donald Trump for alleged mishandling of classified documents were dismissed by an appeals court on Tuesday. This ends Special Counsel Jack Smith's prosecution of Trump after his office approached the court on Monday to dismiss the charges.&nbsp;

Trump has been accused of willfully retaining classified documents containing national defence information after he left office. The charges, first made in June 2023, also stated that he directed the deletion of security video at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.

On Monday, Smith had also asked the court to dismiss dismiss the election subversion case against Trump. It was based on a Justice Department policy that doesn't allow the prosecution of a sitting president. Judge Tanya Chutkan agreed to the Special Counsel's request to dismiss the case against the president-elect "without prejudice".&nbsp;

Earlier in July, US District Judge Aileen Cannon had dismissed the documents case stating that Smith’s appointment as special counsel was illegal.&nbsp;

After Trump was chosen to become the president of the country after defeating Kamala Harris on November 5, the special counsel paused the election interference case and the documents case against him.

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This was done due to the Justice Department policy of not indicting or prosecuting a sitting president.

Notably, these dismissals were expected once Trump was re-elected because of the DoJ policy. Two other cases are still hanging in the balance - the New York hush money payments case and the Georgia election interference case.

Meanwhile, NBC News reported earlier that Smith and his team are likely to resign before Trump's inauguration. He is expected to file a formal report on the charges before leaving the office.

Trump was found guilty of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records tied to a hush money payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels before the 2016 presidential election. The president-elect’s attorneys argue that he should be guarded against sentencing in the case due to the presidential immunity protections.&nbsp;

Notably, a New York judge has postponed the sentencing in that case previously scheduled for Nov 26.

Charges against Donald Trump for alleged mishandling of classified documents were dismissed by an appeals court on Tuesday. This ends Special Counsel Jack Smith's prosecution of Trump after his office approached the court on Monday to dismiss the charges.

Charges against Donald Trump for alleged mishandling of classified documents were dismissed by an appeals court on Tuesday. This ends Special Counsel Jack Smith's prosecution of Trump after his office approached the court on Monday to dismiss the charges. Trump has been accused of willfully retaining classified documents containing national defence information after he left office. The charges, first made in June 2023, also stated that he directed the deletion of security video at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida. On Monday, Smith had also asked the court to dismiss dismiss the election subversion case against Trump. It was based on a Justice Department policy that doesn't allow the prosecution of a sitting president. Judge Tanya Chutkan agreed to the Special Counsel's request to dismiss the case against the president-elect "without prejudice". Earlier in July, US District Judge Aileen Cannon had dismissed the documents case stating that Smith’s appointment as special counsel was illegal. After Trump was chosen to become the president of the country after defeating Kamala Harris on November 5, the special counsel paused the election interference case and the documents case against him. Also Read: Election subversion case against Trump dismissed due to 'categorical' DOJ policy on presidents This was done due to the Justice Department policy of not indicting or prosecuting a sitting president. Notably, these dismissals were expected once Trump was re-elected because of the DoJ policy. Two other cases are still hanging in the balance - the New York hush money payments case and the Georgia election interference case. Meanwhile, NBC News reported earlier that Smith and his team are likely to resign before Trump's inauguration. He is expected to file a formal report on the charges before leaving the office. Trump was found guilty of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records tied to a hush money payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels before the 2016 presidential election. The president-elect’s attorneys argue that he should be guarded against sentencing in the case due to the presidential immunity protections. Notably, a New York judge has postponed the sentencing in that case previously scheduled for Nov 26.

Classified documents case against Trump dismissed ending Jack Smith’s prosecution of him

US president-elect Donald Trump got good news after a judge granted a request by prosecutors to dismiss the election subversion case against him. They made the call on a policy of the Justice Department that a sitting president cannot be prosecuted.

Judge Tanya Chutkan agreed on Monday (Nov 25) to the request by Special Counsel Jack Smith to dismiss the case against the president-elect "without prejudice". This means that once Trump leaves the White House after four years, the case could be revived.

"Dismissal without prejudice is appropriate here," Chutkan said. She mentioned that "the immunity afforded to a sitting president is temporary, expiring when they leave office."

Trump's lawyers did not oppose the motion to dismiss the case without prejudice.

"That prohibition is categorical and does not turn on the gravity of the crimes charged, the strength of the Government's proof, or the merits of the prosecution, which the Government stands fully behind," Smith stated in his motion to dismiss.

Trump was accused of conspiring to overturn the results of the 2020 election after Joe Biden was declared the winner. His other legal hassle involved the allegation that he took with him several top-secret documents after leaving the White House.&nbsp;

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Notably, after Trump won the presidential race for a second time on November 5, the special counsel paused the election interference case and the documents case against him.&nbsp;

Smith cited the long-standing Justice Department policy of not indicting or prosecuting a sitting president in his motions to have the cases dismissed.

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"The Government's position on the merits of the defendant's prosecution has not changed," Smith said in the filing with Chutkan. "But the circumstances have."

"It has long been the position of the Department of Justice that the United States Constitution forbids the federal indictment and subsequent criminal prosecution of a sitting President," Smith said.

"As a result, this prosecution must be dismissed before the defendant is inaugurated."

Smith also withdrew his appeal of the dismissal of the classified documents case against Trump. However, he stated that he would continue to pursue the case against his two co-defendants, Trump valet Walt Nauta and Mar-a-Lago property manager Carlos De Oliveira.

Reacting to the dismissals, Trump campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung called them a "major victory for the rule of law". He said in a statement, "The American People and President Trump want an immediate end to the political weaponization of our justice system and we look forward to uniting our country."

US president-elect Donald Trump got good news after a judge granted a request by prosecutors to dismiss the election subversion case against him. They made the call on a policy of the Justice Department that a sitting president cannot be prosecuted.

US president-elect Donald Trump got good news after a judge granted a request by prosecutors to dismiss the election subversion case against him. They made the call on a policy of the Justice Department that a sitting president cannot be prosecuted. Judge Tanya Chutkan agreed on Monday (Nov 25) to the request by Special Counsel Jack Smith to dismiss the case against the president-elect "without prejudice". This means that once Trump leaves the White House after four years, the case could be revived. "Dismissal without prejudice is appropriate here," Chutkan said. She mentioned that "the immunity afforded to a sitting president is temporary, expiring when they leave office." Trump's lawyers did not oppose the motion to dismiss the case without prejudice. "That prohibition is categorical and does not turn on the gravity of the crimes charged, the strength of the Government's proof, or the merits of the prosecution, which the Government stands fully behind," Smith stated in his motion to dismiss. Trump was accused of conspiring to overturn the results of the 2020 election after Joe Biden was declared the winner. His other legal hassle involved the allegation that he took with him several top-secret documents after leaving the White House. Also Read: Trump promises more tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico, China Notably, after Trump won the presidential race for a second time on November 5, the special counsel paused the election interference case and the documents case against him. Smith cited the long-standing Justice Department policy of not indicting or prosecuting a sitting president in his motions to have the cases dismissed. × "The Government's position on the merits of the defendant's prosecution has not changed," Smith said in the filing with Chutkan. "But the circumstances have." "It has long been the position of the Department of Justice that the United States Constitution forbids the federal indictment and subsequent criminal prosecution of a sitting President," Smith said. "As a result, this prosecution must be dismissed before the defendant is inaugurated." Smith also withdrew his appeal of the dismissal of the classified documents case against Trump. However, he stated that he would continue to pursue the case against his two co-defendants, Trump valet Walt Nauta and Mar-a-Lago property manager Carlos De Oliveira. Reacting to the dismissals, Trump campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung called them a "major victory for the rule of law". He said in a statement, "The American People and President Trump want an immediate end to the political weaponization of our justice system and we look forward to uniting our country."

Election subversion case against Trump dismissed due to 'categorical' DOJ policy on presidents

Donald Trump will once again refuse to accept the results if he loses the November elections, warned US President Joe Biden on Wednesday (May 8).

Speaking during an interview with CNN, Biden said that the prospect of his Republican rival not accepting the outcome of the ballot was very high.

"I promise you he won't, which is dangerous," he said.&nbsp;

<h2>'This is Trump'</h2>

The two men last faced each other in the 2020 US elections, where Democrat Joe Biden defeated Trump, a victory that the former TV personality continues to call a sham.

Trump continues to insist - without foundation, as proven by the repeated legal challenges he has lost - that he did not lose the election and that Biden's win was a result of election tampering.

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"How many court cases did they have? Supreme Court cases?" asked Biden.

"They all said 'This is a totally legitimate election'," he said, adding, "This is Trump."

<h2>The looming threat of violence</h2>

Slamming his opponent for his recent statements where he refused to rule out violence in case of defeat, Biden said, "You can't only love your country when you win."

Just last week while campaigning in Wisconsin, a key battleground state, Trump hinted that if he loses, he might dispute the 2024 election results.

Talking to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Trump, who is known for his election 'rigging' claims, as per AFP, had said that he would accept the result "if everything's honest."

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"If it's not, you have to fight for the right of the country."

Before that, in an interview with Time magazine, Trump, when asked about the possibility of physical violence in case he faces defeat in the November elections, said: "I don't think we're going to have that. I think we're going to win."

When asked, "But, what if you don't win?" the ex-president evasively answered, "If we don't win, you know, it depends. It always depends on the fairness of an election."

Already the presumptive Republican candidate has been alleging election "rigging".

On his social media platform, Truth Social, on April 30, Trump, who is currently embroiled in a hush money trial, alleged that the presiding judge was attempting to "rig" the upcoming elections.

"This Judge has taken away my Constitutional Right to FREE SPEECH. I am the only Presidential Candidate in History to be GAGGED," wrote Trump.

"This whole 'Trial' is RIGGED, and by taking away my FREEDOM OF SPEECH, THIS HIGHLY CONFLICTED JUDGE IS RIGGING THE PRESIDENTIAL OF 2024 ELECTION. ELECTION INTERFERENCE!!!" he added.

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Donald Trump will once again refuse to accept the results if he loses the November elections, warned US President Joe Biden on Wednesday (May 8). Speaking during an interview with CNN, Biden said that the prospect of his Republican rival not accepting the outcome of the ballot was very high.

Donald Trump will once again refuse to accept the results if he loses the November elections, warned US President Joe Biden on Wednesday (May 8). Speaking during an interview with CNN, Biden said that the prospect of his Republican rival not accepting the outcome of the ballot was very high. "I promise you he won't, which is dangerous," he said. 'This is Trump' The two men last faced each other in the 2020 US elections, where Democrat Joe Biden defeated Trump, a victory that the former TV personality continues to call a sham. Trump continues to insist - without foundation, as proven by the repeated legal challenges he has lost - that he did not lose the election and that Biden's win was a result of election tampering. Also read | Amid 'rigging' allegations, Trump refuses to dismiss possibility of violence if he loses 2024 elections "How many court cases did they have? Supreme Court cases?" asked Biden. "They all said 'This is a totally legitimate election'," he said, adding, "This is Trump." The looming threat of violence Slamming his opponent for his recent statements where he refused to rule out violence in case of defeat, Biden said, "You can't only love your country when you win." Just last week while campaigning in Wisconsin, a key battleground state, Trump hinted that if he loses, he might dispute the 2024 election results. Talking to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Trump, who is known for his election 'rigging' claims, as per AFP, had said that he would accept the result "if everything's honest." Also read | Porn star, Republican and Donald Trump's sneaky link: Who is Stormy Daniels? "If it's not, you have to fight for the right of the country." Before that, in an interview with Time magazine, Trump, when asked about the possibility of physical violence in case he faces defeat in the November elections, said: "I don't think we're going to have that. I think we're going to win." When asked, "But, what if you don't win?" the ex-president evasively answered, "If we don't win, you know, it depends. It always depends on the fairness of an election." Already the presumptive Republican candidate has been alleging election "rigging". On his social media platform, Truth Social, on April 30, Trump, who is currently embroiled in a hush money trial, alleged that the presiding judge was attempting to "rig" the upcoming elections. "This Judge has taken away my Constitutional Right to FREE SPEECH. I am the only Presidential Candidate in History to be GAGGED," wrote Trump. "This whole 'Trial' is RIGGED, and by taking away my FREEDOM OF SPEECH, THIS HIGHLY CONFLICTED JUDGE IS RIGGING THE PRESIDENTIAL OF 2024 ELECTION. ELECTION INTERFERENCE!!!" he added. × (With inputs from agencies)

'This is Trump': Biden warns Trump once again won't accept results if he loses November elections

In what might be another win for the former United States President Donald Trump, an appeals court in the US state of Georgia, on Wednesday (May 8) agreed to review a lower court decision which allowed Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to continue to remain on the election interference case.&nbsp;

Trump, 77, has been charged in four criminal cases, but only one of them has headed for trial as his lawyers have reportedly sought to delay the others until after the upcoming presidential elections in November.&nbsp;

<h2>Georgia election case</h2>

On Wednesday, a Georgia appeals court said that it would review a ruling which allowed Willis to continue as prosecutor&nbsp;after Trump and some other defendants in Georgia tried to get her and her office&nbsp;removed from the case.&nbsp;

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The move, which is seemingly aimed at delaying the case, comes a day after the judge in Trump’s Florida classified documents case indefinitely postponed the trial date.

The defendants in Georgia, including Trump, had sought to get Willis and her office off the election interference case saying that her romantic relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade created a conflict of interest.&nbsp;

However, in March, Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee found that was not the case, but allowed the defendants to appeal his ruling.&nbsp;

In an email to the Associated Press, Trump’s lead attorney in Georgia, Steve Sadow said that the former president looks forward to presenting arguments as to why the case should be dismissed and Willis “should be disqualified for her misconduct in this unjustified, unwarranted political persecution.”

The allegations that Willis had improperly benefited from her relationship with Wade derailed the case against the former president and 18 others who have been accused of illegally trying to overturn the election result in Georgia, where Democrat and incumbent President Joe Biden&nbsp;won.&nbsp;

<h2>Classified documents case</h2>

The delay in the Georgia case came after US District Judge Aileen Cannon in Florida, on Tuesday (May 7) indefinitely postponed Trump’s trial on the charges of illegally keeping classified documents after leaving office.&nbsp;

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The rulings have reduced the odds that he will face a jury in either of the two federal criminal cases against him before the election. If he wins the presidency again Trump could direct the Justice Department to drop the federal charges or seek to pardon himself.

The classified documents case brought by Special Counsel Jack Smith was scheduled to go to trial on May 20, but the prosecution and defence agreed that the date would need to be pushed. Cannon scheduled pre-trial hearings to run through July 22, but not set a new date for the trial.&nbsp;

The former president has pleaded not guilty to charges accusing him of retaining classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate after leaving office in 2021 and obstructing efforts by the US government to retrieve them.

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In what might be another win for the former United States President Donald Trump, an appeals court in the US state of Georgia, on Wednesday (May 8) agreed to review a lower court decision which allowed Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to continue to remain on the election interference case.

In what might be another win for the former United States President Donald Trump, an appeals court in the US state of Georgia, on Wednesday (May 8) agreed to review a lower court decision which allowed Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to continue to remain on the election interference case. Trump, 77, has been charged in four criminal cases, but only one of them has headed for trial as his lawyers have reportedly sought to delay the others until after the upcoming presidential elections in November. Georgia election case On Wednesday, a Georgia appeals court said that it would review a ruling which allowed Willis to continue as prosecutor after Trump and some other defendants in Georgia tried to get her and her office removed from the case. Also Read | Hush money trial: Stormy Daniels reveals racy details about sexual encounter with Trump The move, which is seemingly aimed at delaying the case, comes a day after the judge in Trump’s Florida classified documents case indefinitely postponed the trial date. The defendants in Georgia, including Trump, had sought to get Willis and her office off the election interference case saying that her romantic relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade created a conflict of interest. However, in March, Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee found that was not the case, but allowed the defendants to appeal his ruling. In an email to the Associated Press, Trump’s lead attorney in Georgia, Steve Sadow said that the former president looks forward to presenting arguments as to why the case should be dismissed and Willis “should be disqualified for her misconduct in this unjustified, unwarranted political persecution.” The allegations that Willis had improperly benefited from her relationship with Wade derailed the case against the former president and 18 others who have been accused of illegally trying to overturn the election result in Georgia, where Democrat and incumbent President Joe Biden won. Classified documents case The delay in the Georgia case came after US District Judge Aileen Cannon in Florida, on Tuesday (May 7) indefinitely postponed Trump’s trial on the charges of illegally keeping classified documents after leaving office. Also Read | Donald Trump classified documents case delayed indefinitely, experts warn of 'unprecedented' situation The rulings have reduced the odds that he will face a jury in either of the two federal criminal cases against him before the election. If he wins the presidency again Trump could direct the Justice Department to drop the federal charges or seek to pardon himself. The classified documents case brought by Special Counsel Jack Smith was scheduled to go to trial on May 20, but the prosecution and defence agreed that the date would need to be pushed. Cannon scheduled pre-trial hearings to run through July 22, but not set a new date for the trial. The former president has pleaded not guilty to charges accusing him of retaining classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate after leaving office in 2021 and obstructing efforts by the US government to retrieve them. (With inputs from agencies)

Georgia court agrees to review decision which let DA Fani Willis stay on Trump election case

Former US&nbsp;president Donald Trump, who is seeking reelection in the 2024 US elections, has refused to rule out Capitol riots like violence if he loses the election.

In an interview with Time magazine, Trump, when asked about the possibility of physical violence in case he faces defeat in the November elections, said: "I don't think we're going to have that. I think we're going to win."

When asked "but, what if you don't win?," the businessman evasively answered, "If we don't win, you know, it depends. It always depends on the fairness of an election."

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This comes as, once again, he alleged election "rigging".

<h2>'Rigged' elections</h2>

Taking to his social media platform Truth Social, Donald Trump on Tuesday accused Judge Juan Merchan, the judge presiding over his hush money trial in Manhattan, of "rigging" the 2024 election. The accusation comes after Judge Merchan ruled that the ex-president violated a gag order stemming from the case.

"This Judge has taken away my Constitutional Right to FREE SPEECH. I am the only Presidential Candidate in History to be GAGGED," wrote Trump.

"This whole 'Trial' is RIGGED, and by taking away my FREEDOM OF SPEECH, THIS HIGHLY CONFLICTED JUDGE IS RIGGING THE PRESIDENTIAL OF 2024 ELECTION. ELECTION INTERFERENCE!!!" he added.

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Earlier on Tuesday, the judge found Trump's posts on Truth Social violating a gag order&nbsp;imposed last month.

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Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's office had accused Trump of violating the order 14 times since its imposition. Finding Donald Trump in violation of the order on nine separate occasions via his social media posts, he was ordered to pay $9,000 in total, a $1,000 fine per violation.

<h2>Raising the stakes</h2>

Also on Tuesday, a filing showed that Trump has raised his stake in Trump Media &amp; Technology Group (TMTG), the company that operates his social media app Truth Social to nearly 65 per cent. As per Reuters, last week, the Republican presidential candidate secured 36 million shares of TMTG.

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Former US president Donald Trump, who is seeking reelection in the 2024 US elections, has refused to rule out Capitol riots like violence if he loses the election.

Former US president Donald Trump, who is seeking reelection in the 2024 US elections, has refused to rule out Capitol riots like violence if he loses the election. In an interview with Time magazine, Trump, when asked about the possibility of physical violence in case he faces defeat in the November elections, said: "I don't think we're going to have that. I think we're going to win." When asked "but, what if you don't win?," the businessman evasively answered, "If we don't win, you know, it depends. It always depends on the fairness of an election." Also read | Trump says ‘can’t rule out’ building detention camps in US for illegal migrants This comes as, once again, he alleged election "rigging". 'Rigged' elections Taking to his social media platform Truth Social, Donald Trump on Tuesday accused Judge Juan Merchan, the judge presiding over his hush money trial in Manhattan, of "rigging" the 2024 election. The accusation comes after Judge Merchan ruled that the ex-president violated a gag order stemming from the case. "This Judge has taken away my Constitutional Right to FREE SPEECH. I am the only Presidential Candidate in History to be GAGGED," wrote Trump. "This whole 'Trial' is RIGGED, and by taking away my FREEDOM OF SPEECH, THIS HIGHLY CONFLICTED JUDGE IS RIGGING THE PRESIDENTIAL OF 2024 ELECTION. ELECTION INTERFERENCE!!!" he added. × Earlier on Tuesday, the judge found Trump's posts on Truth Social violating a gag order imposed last month. Also read | Trump hush money trial: Former US president fined $9,000 for violating gag order Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's office had accused Trump of violating the order 14 times since its imposition. Finding Donald Trump in violation of the order on nine separate occasions via his social media posts, he was ordered to pay $9,000 in total, a $1,000 fine per violation. Raising the stakes Also on Tuesday, a filing showed that Trump has raised his stake in Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), the company that operates his social media app Truth Social to nearly 65 per cent. As per Reuters, last week, the Republican presidential candidate secured 36 million shares of TMTG. (With inputs from agencies)

Amid 'rigging' allegations, Trump refuses to dismiss possibility of violence if he loses 2024 elections

Former United States president Donald Trump’s criminal trial on charges stemming from hush money paid to adult film star Stormy Daniels will now begin on April 15, said the judge on Monday (Mar 25) after rejecting the claims of&nbsp;prosecutorial misconduct made by the defence.&nbsp;

Trump, 77, is set to become the first-ever former US president to go on trial for criminal charges.

<h2>What happened?</h2>

Earlier this month, Judge Juan Manuel Merchan had agreed to a 30-day delay, starting Mar 15&nbsp;after Trump’s lawyers complained that they only recently received more than 100,000 pages of documents from a previous federal investigation into the matter.

Trump’s lawyer Todd Blanche also argued that it is unfair for the former president to stand trial while he is running for office.&nbsp;

“He shouldn’t have to sit for a trial now because (prosecutors) chose to bring this case a year ago and not three years ago,” Blanche said after Merchan had set the new date.&nbsp;

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The Republican presidential hopeful would&nbsp;be convicted or cleared before the November 5 election where he is running against incumbent Joe Biden, assuming that the mid-April date holds.&nbsp;&nbsp;

At a court hearing on Monday (Mar 25), Merchan&nbsp;bristled at what he suggested were baseless claims by the Trump legal team of "prosecutorial misconduct," reported the Associated Press.

Prosecutors have said only a handful of those newly released records were relevant to the case. However, the defence has argued that&nbsp;thousands of pages are potentially important and require a review.&nbsp;

Trump “will not suffer any prejudice” and the prosecutors who turned it over were not at fault, said the judge.&nbsp;Merchan also noted that the allegations of&nbsp;prosecutorial misconduct that the defence is making are "incredibly serious."&nbsp;

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"You’re accusing the Manhattan district attorney’s office and the people involved in this case of prosecutorial misconduct and of trying to make me complicit in it. And you don’t have a single cite to support that position," said the judge, as quoted by AP.&nbsp;

The selection of the jury, which was supposed to begin on March 25, is&nbsp;also delayed.

<h2>About the case</h2>

The 77-year-old has pleaded not guilty to the 34-count indictment, brought by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, a Democrat which includes charges of accounting fraud and falsifying business records to cover up the $130,000 payment to the adult film star ahead of the 2016 presidential election.&nbsp;

The prosecutors have also accused Trump of illegally covering up remittances to his long-time lawyer, Michael Cohen to reimburse him for payments about the Republican frontrunner’s alleged extramarital sexual relations with Daniels and a Playboy model.&nbsp;

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Former United States president Donald Trump’s criminal trial on charges stemming from hush money paid to adult film star Stormy Daniels will now begin on April 15, said the judge on Monday (Mar 25) after rejecting the claims of prosecutorial misconduct made by the defence.

Former United States president Donald Trump’s criminal trial on charges stemming from hush money paid to adult film star Stormy Daniels will now begin on April 15, said the judge on Monday (Mar 25) after rejecting the claims of prosecutorial misconduct made by the defence. Trump, 77, is set to become the first-ever former US president to go on trial for criminal charges. What happened? Earlier this month, Judge Juan Manuel Merchan had agreed to a 30-day delay, starting Mar 15 after Trump’s lawyers complained that they only recently received more than 100,000 pages of documents from a previous federal investigation into the matter. Trump’s lawyer Todd Blanche also argued that it is unfair for the former president to stand trial while he is running for office. “He shouldn’t have to sit for a trial now because (prosecutors) chose to bring this case a year ago and not three years ago,” Blanche said after Merchan had set the new date. Also Read | Stormy Daniels hush money case: New York judge sets March 25 date for historic criminal trial of Trump The Republican presidential hopeful would be convicted or cleared before the November 5 election where he is running against incumbent Joe Biden, assuming that the mid-April date holds. At a court hearing on Monday (Mar 25), Merchan bristled at what he suggested were baseless claims by the Trump legal team of "prosecutorial misconduct," reported the Associated Press. Prosecutors have said only a handful of those newly released records were relevant to the case. However, the defence has argued that thousands of pages are potentially important and require a review. Trump “will not suffer any prejudice” and the prosecutors who turned it over were not at fault, said the judge. Merchan also noted that the allegations of prosecutorial misconduct that the defence is making are "incredibly serious." Also Read | US court reduces Trump’s $454mn civil fraud ruling bond to $175mn, pauses seizure of assets "You’re accusing the Manhattan district attorney’s office and the people involved in this case of prosecutorial misconduct and of trying to make me complicit in it. And you don’t have a single cite to support that position," said the judge, as quoted by AP. The selection of the jury, which was supposed to begin on March 25, is also delayed. About the case The 77-year-old has pleaded not guilty to the 34-count indictment, brought by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, a Democrat which includes charges of accounting fraud and falsifying business records to cover up the $130,000 payment to the adult film star ahead of the 2016 presidential election. The prosecutors have also accused Trump of illegally covering up remittances to his long-time lawyer, Michael Cohen to reimburse him for payments about the Republican frontrunner’s alleged extramarital sexual relations with Daniels and a Playboy model. (With inputs from agencies)

Stormy Daniels hush money case: Trump’s historic criminal trial set for April 15

Former US President Donald Trump's team is in the process of establishing a legal defence fund to manage the whopping legal expenses stemming from a series of federal investigations and criminal indictments against him, multiple reports in the US media said on Monday.

<h2>Trump's legal woes and a potential Patriot Legal Defense Fund</h2>

The fund is likely to be named the Patriot Legal Defense Fund Inc., New York Times reported.

It will be reportedly overseen by two individuals namely, Michael Glassner, a longstanding political adviser to Trump, and Lynne Patton, another former Trump aide who worked in both the Trump Organisation and his administration.

<h2>Trump's legal defence fund: What will it cover?</h2>

The absolute extent of coverage for the legal defence fund remains uncertain. But&nbsp;it is being reported that it is not intended to cover Trump's personal legal bills, as his political action committee (PAC), Save America, has been responsible for those costs.

<h2>How much is Trump's legal defence cost?</h2>

It reportedly amounted to over $40 million in legal fees for him and several witnesses during the first half of 2023. The fee is expected to further mount in the coming months.

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According to Steven Cheung, a spokesperson for Trump cited in the US media, the US&nbsp;Justice Department has allegedly targeted innocent individuals linked to the former president, and the legal defence fund aims to support these individuals against what they perceive as unlawful harassment.

<h2>Trump's 'Save America' in focus</h2>

One of the investigations focuses on Trump's Political Action Committee, Save America. It has drawn the attention of special counsel Jack Smith, who has convened at least two grand juries to look into Trump, his allies, and advisors.

Smith's team has raised questions about payments to certain lawyers representing witnesses and whether Trump's aides and Republicans knew about his electoral defeat but continued to raise funds based on purported&nbsp;claims of voter fraud.

Save America was created to hold more than $100 million raised by Trump shortly after the November 2020 presidential election, with a purported claim that he needed his supporters' help to combat alleged widespread voter fraud.

<h2>Trump's legal defence fund: What does it mean?</h2>

The creation of the legal defence fund could eliminate some financial burden on Save America, as it previously sought a refund of the $60 million it had transferred to a pro-Trump super PAC late last year, New York Times reported.

In a recent fund-raiser for a group assisting those connected to the January 6 riot and their families, Trump expressed his intention to contribute.

Trump has not shown enthusiasm in past&nbsp;to establish such a fund in the past. He has&nbsp;often asserted that only guilty individuals require legal defence funds.

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Former US President Donald Trump's team is in the process of establishing a legal defence fund to manage the whopping legal expenses stemming from a series of federal investigations and criminal indictments against him, multiple reports in the US media said on Monday.

Former US President Donald Trump's team is in the process of establishing a legal defence fund to manage the whopping legal expenses stemming from a series of federal investigations and criminal indictments against him, multiple reports in the US media said on Monday. Trump's legal woes and a potential Patriot Legal Defense Fund The fund is likely to be named the Patriot Legal Defense Fund Inc., New York Times reported. It will be reportedly overseen by two individuals namely, Michael Glassner, a longstanding political adviser to Trump, and Lynne Patton, another former Trump aide who worked in both the Trump Organisation and his administration. Trump's legal defence fund: What will it cover? The absolute extent of coverage for the legal defence fund remains uncertain. But it is being reported that it is not intended to cover Trump's personal legal bills, as his political action committee (PAC), Save America, has been responsible for those costs. How much is Trump's legal defence cost? It reportedly amounted to over $40 million in legal fees for him and several witnesses during the first half of 2023. The fee is expected to further mount in the coming months. Also watch | Trump remains defiant over legal woes × According to Steven Cheung, a spokesperson for Trump cited in the US media, the US Justice Department has allegedly targeted innocent individuals linked to the former president, and the legal defence fund aims to support these individuals against what they perceive as unlawful harassment. Trump's 'Save America' in focus One of the investigations focuses on Trump's Political Action Committee, Save America. It has drawn the attention of special counsel Jack Smith, who has convened at least two grand juries to look into Trump, his allies, and advisors. Smith's team has raised questions about payments to certain lawyers representing witnesses and whether Trump's aides and Republicans knew about his electoral defeat but continued to raise funds based on purported claims of voter fraud. Save America was created to hold more than $100 million raised by Trump shortly after the November 2020 presidential election, with a purported claim that he needed his supporters' help to combat alleged widespread voter fraud. Trump's legal defence fund: What does it mean? The creation of the legal defence fund could eliminate some financial burden on Save America, as it previously sought a refund of the $60 million it had transferred to a pro-Trump super PAC late last year, New York Times reported. In a recent fund-raiser for a group assisting those connected to the January 6 riot and their families, Trump expressed his intention to contribute. Trump has not shown enthusiasm in past to establish such a fund in the past. He has often asserted that only guilty individuals require legal defence funds. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Trump's courtroom woes force him to create legal defence fund amid 2024 race to White House

Former US president Donald Trump rang in his 77th birthday on Wednesday after a day of heavy court proceedings. Trump pleaded not guilty to 37 federal counts including espionage charges and managed to secure a release on bond.

Former US president Donald Trump rang in his 77th birthday on Wednesday after a day of heavy court proceedings. Trump pleaded not guilty to 37 federal counts including espionage charges and managed to secure a release on bond. The legal woes, however, are far from over for the Republican leader. Fulton County, Georgia and its sheriff's office have dispatched officials to Miami and New York to gather intelligence regarding allegations that Trump pressured election officials to overturn his loss in the state's 2020 election. Notably, in one of the leaked tapes that went viral at the time, Trump was caught instructing Brad Raffensperger, the Georgia secretary of state, “I just want to find 11,780 votes,” to surpass Joe Biden’s total. If the officials manage to gather ample evidence, Trump could be staring at another indictment. Stormy Daniels hush-money case Then there is the Stormy Daniels hush-money case where Trump has again pleaded not guilty. Trump is accused of having sex with Daniels right after Melania gave birth to their son Barron. He is alleged to have falsified records to conceal reimbursements to his then-lawyer Michael Cohen for a $130,000 payment to Daniels to silence her about their alleged sexual encounters. Also read | Trump's attempt to move 'hush money' case to federal court opposed by Manhattan DA E. Jean Carroll's defamation case Having just about settled the defamation case with E. Jean Carroll, a federal judge in New York on Tuesday granted the request to the journalist to update her lawsuit after Trump issued new comments about her. Earlier, Carroll had won $5 million in compensatory and punitive damages. Trump's recent statements at a CNN town hall triggered Carroll to file another complaint. "Trump’s defamatory statements post-verdict show the depth of his malice toward Carroll since it is hard to imagine defamatory conduct that could possibly be more motivated by hatred, ill will, or spite," read the complaint. WATCH | Donald Trump sexually abused writer E Jean Carroll, US jury rules × Election overturning allegations Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith, who has charged Trump in the classified documents case is also leading the case into allegations of Trump overturning the 2020 presidential election. A federal jury has heard from witnesses, including former vice-president, Mike Pence. Also read | 'I will obliterate...': Trump goes on unhinged tirade after Miami court proceedings Despite the plethora of court cases staring Trump, his popularity is yet to take a beating. A recent Reuters/Ipsos poll showed 81 per cent of Republican voters view the charges as politically motivated. Meanwhile, 43 per cent said Trump is their preferred candidate in the primary compared with 22 per cent who picked the Florida governor, Ron DeSantis. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Former United States president Donald Trump who is under fire for removing sensitive government documents from the White House while vacating it has now bragged about how he "openly and transparently" moved the confidential records to his own residence.

Taking to his social media platform 'Truth Social' Trump questioned "...When will you invade Bill and Hillary's home in search of the 33,000 emails she deleted AFTER receiving a subpoena from the US&nbsp;Congress?."&nbsp;

Branding the August search of his Florida house Mar-a-Lago an "invasion", he further alleged that other US presidents too "took" similar documents.

"When will you invade the other Presidents' homes in search of documents, which are voluminous, which they took with them, but not nearly so openly and transparently as I did?"

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The August raid turned up classified documents which the former President took while vacating the White House in January 2021. 15 boxes that contained documents pertaining to national defence information, including 184 documents marked as confidential, secret or top secret were uncovered.

This revelation comes even as the business mogul is under the scanner and facing a Justice Department investigation over whether he broke federal laws by moving the document.

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With Trump's recent announcement that he will be running for President in 2024, the pressure on the DOJ and Attorney General Merrick Garland has been jacked up, reports Business Insider.

AFP reports that independent prosecutor Jack Smith will decide on the charges if any in the ongoing investigation into the classified documents that were discovered during the raid and over possible obstruction of the inquiry.

Smith a veteran war crime prosecutor was recently appointed as special counsel to oversee the multiple criminal investigations involving Trump.

(With inputs from agencies)

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Former United States president Donald Trump who is under fire for removing sensitive government documents from the White House while vacating it has now bragged about how he "openly and transparently" moved the confidential records to his own residence.

Former United States president Donald Trump who is under fire for removing sensitive government documents from the White House while vacating it has now bragged about how he "openly and transparently" moved the confidential records to his own residence. Taking to his social media platform 'Truth Social' Trump questioned "...When will you invade Bill and Hillary's home in search of the 33,000 emails she deleted AFTER receiving a subpoena from the US Congress?." Branding the August search of his Florida house Mar-a-Lago an "invasion", he further alleged that other US presidents too "took" similar documents. "When will you invade the other Presidents' homes in search of documents, which are voluminous, which they took with them, but not nearly so openly and transparently as I did?" Also read | Trump tries to distance himself from Kanye, calls him 'seriously troubled man, who just happens to be black' The August raid turned up classified documents which the former President took while vacating the White House in January 2021. 15 boxes that contained documents pertaining to national defence information, including 184 documents marked as confidential, secret or top secret were uncovered. This revelation comes even as the business mogul is under the scanner and facing a Justice Department investigation over whether he broke federal laws by moving the document. Also read | ‘Grave mistake’: Musk speaks about Twitter’s ban on Trump; will support DeSantis in 2024 presidential election With Trump's recent announcement that he will be running for President in 2024, the pressure on the DOJ and Attorney General Merrick Garland has been jacked up, reports Business Insider. AFP reports that independent prosecutor Jack Smith will decide on the charges if any in the ongoing investigation into the classified documents that were discovered during the raid and over possible obstruction of the inquiry. Smith a veteran war crime prosecutor was recently appointed as special counsel to oversee the multiple criminal investigations involving Trump. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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