Judge recognizes ‘real possibility’ of Trump pardons as he delays trial for January 6 riot defendant
A federal judge on Thursday agreed to delay a trial set for next month for a US Capitol riot defendant, saying there is a “real ... off the trial and brought up the fact that other judges in Washington, DC, have recently been denying requests by January ...
Judge puts off Jan. 6 trial after defendant points to possible Trump pardon
A federal judge on Thursday postponed a December trial date for a man charged in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot, after the man pointed to President-elect Donald Trump’s promises to pardon such defendants or otherwise end their prosecutions.
Waves of Jan. 6 defendants cite Trump election in request to delay cases
Capitol riot defendants​ are citing Trump's election​ in requests to delay their cases because of his pledge to pardon some convicted of Jan. 6-related crimes​.
With Potential Pardons by Trump Coming, Judge Delays Jan. 6 Trial
A Kansas man accused of attacking the Capitol in 2021 argued the trial should be delayed since President-elect Donald J. Trump has pledged that he would pardon rioters who stormed the building.
Jan. 6 Defendant Taunts D.C. Locals From Tiny Building Window, Awaits Trump Pardon
He said day one he’s pardoning us,” Brandon Fellows, who served three years in prison, said as he harassed pedestrians with his face squished in a window.
Jan. 6 defendants eagerly await pardons from Trump
More than 1,500 have been charged with federal crimes in connection to the Capitol breach during the past nearly four years.
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Judge Slaps Down January 6 Insurrectionist’s Pathetic Trump Defense
Another judge has ruled against a January 6 defendant attempting to have his sentence delayed until Donald Trump is sworn in as president. “Defendant has pointed to no authority supporting his request to delay a valid sentence on the grounds that he may receive a presidential pardon in the future,
Judges postpone Jan. 6 trials on verge of Trump presidency
It’s the first time federal judges have acquiesced to the demands of Jan. 6 defendants for delays in anticipation of potential pardons from Trump.
Jan. 6 Defendant Gets Legal Win From Obama Judge Because of Trump's Victory
Defendant William Pope had argued that holding his trial now could cause more issues once the president-elect takes office.
Florida alleges FEMA officials conspired to discriminate against Trump supporters after hurricane
Florida sued the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) director and an employee who was fired for telling a survivor ...
Supreme Court Deals Blow to Jan. 6 Defendant
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear arguments from a January 6 rioter that a law preventing demonstrations at the U.S.
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Jan. 6 defendant seeks case delay citing Trump’s pardon promise
The defendant’s legal team told U.S. District Judge Beryl ... Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington, D.C. (AP Photo/John ...
Judge sets date for 9/11 defendants to enter pleas, deepening battle over court’s independence
The U.S. military judge at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, has scheduled hearings in early January for alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid ...
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Service of a “Preservation Notice” in the Forum District Does Not Confer Long-Arm Jurisdiction Over the Out-of-State Sender
Plastics Industry Assoc. v. Bonta, 2024 WL 4699927 (D.D.C. Nov. 6, 2024), held in part that the defendant’s act of serving a ...
Florida sues FEMA after ex-worker says homes with Trump signs were skipped following storm
I am taking swift legal action to find out how far this political discrimination reaches,” Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody said in a statement.