<p>American federal judge overseeing the classified documents case against former president Donald Trump held&nbsp;a key hearing today (Mar 1) in Florida. Judge Aileen Cannon discussed several issues still unresolved, including setting the trial date and deciding whether to allow the former president to make public the identity of government investigators.</p>

<p>The hearing started at 10 am EST (8:30 pm IST) and continued in presence of Donald Trump.</p>

<h2><strong>Trial date</strong></h2>

<p>In filings submitted Thursday night (Feb 29), special counsel Jack Smith's office suggested to push back the trial date to July 8, whereas Trump’s side demanded the date be pushed back to August 12. Trump’s attorneys also floated the proposal to push the trial back until the November elections take place.</p>

<p>"A fair trial cannot be held until after the 2024&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/donald-trump-spends-76-million-on-attorneys-as-legal-troubles-mount-ahead-of-us-presidential-elections-101706936716655.html" target="_blank">Presidential election</a>&nbsp;is concluded," Trump said in the court filing.</p>

<p>"As the leading candidate in the 2024 election, President Trump strongly asserts that a fair trial cannot be conducted this year in a manner consistent with the Constitution, which affords President Trump a Sixth Amendment right to be present and to participate in these proceedings" and "a First Amendment right that he shares with the American people to engage in campaign speech," they wrote.</p>

<p>Earlier during a November hearing, Judge Cannon suggested delaying the trial, referring to complaints from Trump’s side about the amount of discovery and documents that his legal team will have to review.</p>

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<p>The judge added she herself would require more time to consider the "unusually high volume of unclassified and classified discovery" in the case, which&nbsp;included 1.3 million pages of unclassified discovery and 60 terabytes of closed-circuit television footage spanning at least nine months.</p>

<h2><strong>Charges against Trump in the case</strong></h2>

<p>The classified document case involves 40 criminal charges against Trump, with the ex-president pleading not guilty to all charges.</p>

<p>Major charges include willful retention of national defence information, false statements and representations, conspiracy to obstruct justice, and corruptly concealing documents.</p>

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<p>Cannon’s decision would play a key role in laying a timeline of Trump’s legal battles and court proceedings this year. The GOP leader is facing trials in three other cases as well, the hush money charges in New York and separate election interference charges in Washington, D.C., and Fulton County, Georgia.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


American federal judge overseeing the classified documents case against former president Donald Trump held a key hearing today (Mar 1) in Florida. Judge Aileen Cannon discussed several issues still unresolved, including setting the trial date and deciding whether to allow the former president to make public the identity of government investigators.

American federal judge overseeing the classified documents case against former president Donald Trump held a key hearing today (Mar 1) in Florida. Judge Aileen Cannon discussed several issues still unresolved, including setting the trial date and deciding whether to allow the former president to make public the identity of government investigators. The hearing started at 10 am EST (8:30 pm IST) and continued in presence of Donald Trump. Trial date In filings submitted Thursday night (Feb 29), special counsel Jack Smith's office suggested to push back the trial date to July 8, whereas Trump’s side demanded the date be pushed back to August 12. Trump’s attorneys also floated the proposal to push the trial back until the November elections take place. "A fair trial cannot be held until after the 2024 Presidential election is concluded," Trump said in the court filing. "As the leading candidate in the 2024 election, President Trump strongly asserts that a fair trial cannot be conducted this year in a manner consistent with the Constitution, which affords President Trump a Sixth Amendment right to be present and to participate in these proceedings" and "a First Amendment right that he shares with the American people to engage in campaign speech," they wrote. Earlier during a November hearing, Judge Cannon suggested delaying the trial, referring to complaints from Trump’s side about the amount of discovery and documents that his legal team will have to review. Watch: US: Donald Trump visits US-Mexico border × The judge added she herself would require more time to consider the "unusually high volume of unclassified and classified discovery" in the case, which included 1.3 million pages of unclassified discovery and 60 terabytes of closed-circuit television footage spanning at least nine months. Charges against Trump in the case The classified document case involves 40 criminal charges against Trump, with the ex-president pleading not guilty to all charges. Major charges include willful retention of national defence information, false statements and representations, conspiracy to obstruct justice, and corruptly concealing documents. Also read: WION Rewind 2023: This year saw Trump rising from the ashes Cannon’s decision would play a key role in laying a timeline of Trump’s legal battles and court proceedings this year. The GOP leader is facing trials in three other cases as well, the hush money charges in New York and separate election interference charges in Washington, D.C., and Fulton County, Georgia. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>The judge who presided over former President Donald Trump's civil fraud trial in New York City received an envelope containing white powder. This occurrence triggered an immediate emergency response from police and fire officials, Law enforcement sources informed ABC News on Feb 28.</p>

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<p>Justice Arthur Engoron, who had imposed a nearly half-billion dollar judgment against Trump, was the intended recipient of the envelope.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Two court officers were exposed to the substance, but sources indicate it is not believed to be harmful.</p>

<p>The incident occurred in the operations office of the downtown Manhattan courthouse. Although multiple threats, including a bomb threat at his Long Island residence on the day of closing arguments, were directed at Engoron during and after Trump's civil fraud trial, sources reassured that the judge himself was never in danger.</p>

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<p>Engoron had previously implemented a limited gag order on Trump's statements during the civil fraud trial to safeguard court staff.</p>

<p>As legal proceedings against Trump continue, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is seeking a similar gag order for the upcoming criminal trial, scheduled to commence next month at a courthouse located two blocks away.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, in his most prominent case last week, Engoron prohibited Trump from conducting business in New York for a duration of three years.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Additionally, the former president was instructed to compensate $355 million in damages. This legal action stemmed from a lawsuit filed by Democratic New York Attorney General Letitia James, accusing Trump of inflating his assets and engaging in fraudulent activities.</p>

<p>In a comprehensive 92-page judgment, Engoron determined that Trump and the defendants bore responsibility for "persistent and repeated fraud", "falsifying business records", "issuing false financial statements", "conspiracy to falsify false financial statements", "insurance fraud", and "conspiracy to commit insurance fraud".</p>

<p>Within the ruling, Engoron also took the opportunity to critique Trump's conduct during the trial, highlighting that the former president "rarely responded to the questions asked" and frequently indulged in lengthy, irrelevant speeches that extended beyond the trial's scope.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The judge who presided over former President Donald Trump's civil fraud trial in New York City received an envelope containing white powder. This occurrence triggered an immediate emergency response from police and fire officials, Law enforcement sources informed ABC News on Feb 28.

The judge who presided over former President Donald Trump's civil fraud trial in New York City received an envelope containing white powder. This occurrence triggered an immediate emergency response from police and fire officials, Law enforcement sources informed ABC News on Feb 28. Also read: New York fraud case: Trump ordered to pay nearly $355 mn Justice Arthur Engoron, who had imposed a nearly half-billion dollar judgment against Trump, was the intended recipient of the envelope. Two court officers were exposed to the substance, but sources indicate it is not believed to be harmful. The incident occurred in the operations office of the downtown Manhattan courthouse. Although multiple threats, including a bomb threat at his Long Island residence on the day of closing arguments, were directed at Engoron during and after Trump's civil fraud trial, sources reassured that the judge himself was never in danger. Also read: New York court re-imposes gag order on Donald Trump Engoron had previously implemented a limited gag order on Trump's statements during the civil fraud trial to safeguard court staff. As legal proceedings against Trump continue, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is seeking a similar gag order for the upcoming criminal trial, scheduled to commence next month at a courthouse located two blocks away. Meanwhile, in his most prominent case last week, Engoron prohibited Trump from conducting business in New York for a duration of three years. Also read: US court refuses to delay Donald Trump's civil fraud trial Additionally, the former president was instructed to compensate $355 million in damages. This legal action stemmed from a lawsuit filed by Democratic New York Attorney General Letitia James, accusing Trump of inflating his assets and engaging in fraudulent activities. In a comprehensive 92-page judgment, Engoron determined that Trump and the defendants bore responsibility for "persistent and repeated fraud", "falsifying business records", "issuing false financial statements", "conspiracy to falsify false financial statements", "insurance fraud", and "conspiracy to commit insurance fraud". Within the ruling, Engoron also took the opportunity to critique Trump's conduct during the trial, highlighting that the former president "rarely responded to the questions asked" and frequently indulged in lengthy, irrelevant speeches that extended beyond the trial's scope. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>An Illinois judge has decided to remove former President Donald Trump from the state's primary ballot due on March 19, citing the 14th Amendment's "insurrectionist ban".</p>

<p>This move comes amidst a pending challenge in the Supreme Court against a similar order by the Colorado&nbsp;Supreme Court barring Trump from appearing on the Republican primary ballot in December.&nbsp;It is worth noting that Trump's legal team can contest the decision in Illinois state courts.</p>

<p>Cook County Circuit Judge Tracie Porter deemed Colorado's rationale "compelling."&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the judgment, the Colorado court invoked the country's constitutional provision that bars officials involved in "insurrection or rebellion" from holding public office.</p>

<p>Judge Porter, in her statement on the Illinois ruling, acknowledged the weight of the decision and its implications for the upcoming primary elections in Illinois, as Trump eyes to win the GOP nomination&nbsp;as well as the presidential race against Joe Biden.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The court also realizes the magnitude of this decision and its impact on the upcoming primary Illinois elections,” Porter wrote and added, “The Illinois State Board of Election shall remove Donald J. Trump from the ballot for the General Primary Election on March 19, 2024, or cause any votes cast for him to be suppressed.”&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Third such instance&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Trump's removal from the Illinois ballot marks the third instance following similar decisions in Colorado and Maine. However, those rulings are on hold pending appeals.</p>

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<p>The challenge in Illinois was brought forth by a coalition of voters in collaboration with Free Speech For People, a legal advocacy group.</p>

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<p>Trump's attorney&nbsp;Nicholas Nelson&nbsp;argued that the events of January 6, 2021, constituted a "political riot" rather than a coordinated insurrection. “It was about one government act, and there’s no indication that the rioters had any plan,” Nelson said adding, “They were just angry.”</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


An Illinois judge has decided to remove former President Donald Trump from the state's primary ballot due on March 19, citing the 14th Amendment's "insurrectionist ban".

An Illinois judge has decided to remove former President Donald Trump from the state's primary ballot due on March 19, citing the 14th Amendment's "insurrectionist ban". This move comes amidst a pending challenge in the Supreme Court against a similar order by the Colorado Supreme Court barring Trump from appearing on the Republican primary ballot in December. It is worth noting that Trump's legal team can contest the decision in Illinois state courts. Cook County Circuit Judge Tracie Porter deemed Colorado's rationale "compelling." In the judgment, the Colorado court invoked the country's constitutional provision that bars officials involved in "insurrection or rebellion" from holding public office. Judge Porter, in her statement on the Illinois ruling, acknowledged the weight of the decision and its implications for the upcoming primary elections in Illinois, as Trump eyes to win the GOP nomination as well as the presidential race against Joe Biden. “The court also realizes the magnitude of this decision and its impact on the upcoming primary Illinois elections,” Porter wrote and added, “The Illinois State Board of Election shall remove Donald J. Trump from the ballot for the General Primary Election on March 19, 2024, or cause any votes cast for him to be suppressed.” Also Read | US Supreme Court agrees to hear Trump's immunity claims in election interference case Third such instance Trump's removal from the Illinois ballot marks the third instance following similar decisions in Colorado and Maine. However, those rulings are on hold pending appeals. Also Read | Hunter Biden testifies in impeachment probe targeting his father The challenge in Illinois was brought forth by a coalition of voters in collaboration with Free Speech For People, a legal advocacy group. Watch | Israel War: Families of Israeli hostages march for freedom × Trump's attorney Nicholas Nelson argued that the events of January 6, 2021, constituted a "political riot" rather than a coordinated insurrection. “It was about one government act, and there’s no indication that the rioters had any plan,” Nelson said adding, “They were just angry.” (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>In a bid to maintain trial integrity, Manhattan prosecutors have urged Judge Juan Merchan to impose a gag order on Donald Trump, preventing him from disparaging witnesses and disclosing juror identities in his criminal case for falsifying business records.</p>

<p>Prosecutors from the Manhattan district attorney's office, led by Alvin Bragg, have advocated for limitations akin to those imposed during Trump's federal trial in Washington. They cited Trump's history of inflammatory remarks, expressing concern over potential disruptions to the judicial process.</p>

<h2><strong>Parameters of proposed gag order</strong></h2>

<p>The proposed gag order mirrors restrictions upheld by the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit, aiming to curtail Trump's public criticism. Prosecutors aim to prevent attacks on witnesses, court and district attorney staff, and prospective jurors, citing the need for an orderly legal proceeding.</p>

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<p>Prosecutors highlight Trump's past statements on his Truth Social platform, including erroneous predictions of arrest in the business records case. They underscore the immediate threats received by the district attorney's office following Trump's posts, indicating a direct correlation between his remarks and hostile actions.</p>

<p>Trump's legal team is anticipated to contest the gag order, potentially appealing any decision in favour of prosecutors. However, several judges have previously restricted Trump's contentious remarks in both federal and state courts.</p>

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<p>Trump's trial is scheduled for March 25, with charges stemming from 34 counts of falsifying business records to conceal hush-money payments to Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election.</p>

<p>Prosecutors assert that these payments were intended to influence the election outcome, emphasising Trump's manipulation of business records to cover up the transactions.</p>

<p>To bolster their case, prosecutors seek to introduce ancillary evidence related to Trump's alleged interference in the 2016 election, including additional hush-money payments and the infamous Access Hollywood tape. However, Trump's legal team challenges the relevance of this evidence and seeks to exclude testimony from Michael Cohen, citing past misstatements.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


In a bid to maintain trial integrity, Manhattan prosecutors have urged Judge Juan Merchan to impose a gag order on Donald Trump, preventing him from disparaging witnesses and disclosing juror identities in his criminal case for falsifying business records.

In a bid to maintain trial integrity, Manhattan prosecutors have urged Judge Juan Merchan to impose a gag order on Donald Trump, preventing him from disparaging witnesses and disclosing juror identities in his criminal case for falsifying business records. Prosecutors from the Manhattan district attorney's office, led by Alvin Bragg, have advocated for limitations akin to those imposed during Trump's federal trial in Washington. They cited Trump's history of inflammatory remarks, expressing concern over potential disruptions to the judicial process. Parameters of proposed gag order The proposed gag order mirrors restrictions upheld by the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit, aiming to curtail Trump's public criticism. Prosecutors aim to prevent attacks on witnesses, court and district attorney staff, and prospective jurors, citing the need for an orderly legal proceeding. Also read | Trump appeals $355 million civil fraud judgement as penalty amount rises Prosecutors highlight Trump's past statements on his Truth Social platform, including erroneous predictions of arrest in the business records case. They underscore the immediate threats received by the district attorney's office following Trump's posts, indicating a direct correlation between his remarks and hostile actions. Trump's legal team is anticipated to contest the gag order, potentially appealing any decision in favour of prosecutors. However, several judges have previously restricted Trump's contentious remarks in both federal and state courts. Also watch | US: Ronna McDaniel to resign as Republican National Committee chair Trump's trial is scheduled for March 25, with charges stemming from 34 counts of falsifying business records to conceal hush-money payments to Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election. Prosecutors assert that these payments were intended to influence the election outcome, emphasising Trump's manipulation of business records to cover up the transactions. To bolster their case, prosecutors seek to introduce ancillary evidence related to Trump's alleged interference in the 2016 election, including additional hush-money payments and the infamous Access Hollywood tape. However, Trump's legal team challenges the relevance of this evidence and seeks to exclude testimony from Michael Cohen, citing past misstatements. (With inputs from agencies)

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