Former President Donald Trump is experiencing a series of legal victories as the lawfare against him continues. In Florida, his criminal case involving mishandling of classified documents has been indefinitely delayed due to mishandling and misrepresentation of evidence by Special Counsel Jack Smith and prosecutors. Meanwhile, in Georgia, the Court of Appeals is considering President Trump’s attempt to remove Democrat District Attorney Fani Willis from another pending criminal case. It is likely that the Manhattan criminal case is the only trial he will face before the November election. Here is the latest update on each case.
In Manhattan, New York, former President Trump faces prosecution by DA Alvin Bragg for an NDA payment. The trial began in April, with key witnesses like Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal testifying. President Trump’s attorneys have discredited Daniels and challenged the fairness of her testimony. The trial also involves expert testimony limited by Judge Merchan, raising questions about the influence of payments on the election. The trial continues with more witnesses expected to testify.
In Fulton County, Georgia, President Trump faces prosecution by DA Fani Willis for questioning election results. The case involves 13 felony counts related to the 2020 election and includes several co-defendants. The Georgia Court of Appeals is reviewing President Trump’s attempt to disqualify Willis from the case after a previous denial by the trial court judge.
In the Southern District of Florida, the Biden DOJ is prosecuting President Trump for handling classified documents. The trial date has been indefinitely postponed due to evidence tampering by prosecutors and concerns about the jury pool’s political bias. The delay makes it unlikely for a trial to occur before the November election.
In Washington, D.C., the Biden DOJ charges President Trump for his actions on Jan. 6. The case is on hold awaiting a Supreme Court ruling on Trump’s immunity claim.
In a civil fraud case in New York, AG Letitia James is suing President Trump for inflating his net worth. A penalty has been issued, and Trump has appealed the decision, with hearings scheduled for September 2024.
Steve Roberts and Oliver Roberts provide legal analysis on these cases as partners at Holtzman Vogel Baran Torchinsky & Josefiak PLLC.
