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Former federal prosecutor. Legal analyst for TV and print. Host, #ItsComplicated podcast. Contributor, Politico Magazine. Instagram: renato.mariotti Twitter: renato_mariotti
Just a reminder: as a lawyer you don’t have to do immoral things for the client. You can quit.
BREAKING, via The Seattle Times: Trump's executive order to restrict birthright citizenship is blocked for at least the next two weeks by a Reagan appointee in Seattle who eviscerated the Trump lawyers present defending the order. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
Jack Smith’s January 6th report is out (link below).
Check out his cover letter defending his work as well as a letter from Trump’s lawyers, and Smith’s response, at the end.
Smith also sets forth in detail the reasons why he believed a prosecution was warranted. www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
The special counsel's report concludes the criminal investigation that brought charges against a former president for the first time.
I can’t think of one, but the DOJ doesn’t typically author and release detailed public reports about the evidence it intends to use in a criminal case after it has been charged.
I asked Liv, the Meta-Ai created “queer momma” why her creators didn’t actually draw from black queer people.
Not sure if Liv has media training, but here we are.
Judge Merchan said that he will sentence Trump to "unconditional discharge", which essentially means that he won't be punished at all.
BREAKING: Justice Juan Merchan has DENIED Donald Trump’s motion to dismiss his hush-money indictment and vacate the guilty verdict and ordered him to appear for sentencing next Friday at 9:30 a.m. virtually or in person.
What tips do you have to use BlueSky to learn about breaking news?
I’m following a bunch of media organizations but I have yet to find a feed that prioritizes breaking news content.
Nope. Very rare for this to happen.
The Fulton County prosecution is essentially dead.
Anna’s analysis is on point — technically, Fani Willis could appeal to the Georgia Supreme Court, and even if she loses, another prosecutorial office could be appointed.
I wouldn’t hold my breath waiting for either one to happen.
The Georgia Court of Appeals has disqualified Fani Willis from prosecuting Trump and others in the Fulton County election interference case, citing an appearance of impropriety related to her relationship w/ former special prosecutor Nathan Wade.
What does that mean and what happens next? 🧵
Isgur’s call for potential Trump targets to refuse pardons comes from a place of privilege.
It’s easy to advise others to refuse a pardon when you have significant resources and aren’t a target yourself.
Criminal investigations cause significant financial burdens, stress, and personal upheaval.
Sarah Isgur on pre-emptive pardons www.nytimes.com/2024/12/13/o...
We should show that we trust the fairness of the justice system.
It’s hard to make sense of this settlement. On its face, Trump’s suit looks like an uphill battle at best.
Why would ABC agree to pay $15 million in an embarrassing settlement right before its lawyers were set to depose Trump?
JUST IN: A day after Trump and George Stephanopoulos were ordered to appear for depositions, they settled the case.
ABC has agreed to make a $15 million contribution to Trump presidential museum/foundation and air an apology for mischaracterizing the E. Jean Carroll verdict.
