Trump and DOJ Ask Supreme Court To Toss $83 Million Defamation Verdict in E. Jean Carroll Case
The Supreme Court refused in June to hear his appeal of another verdict, for $5 million, that found him liable for sexual abuse and defamation.
Comey Says Seashells Post Was Political Speech – Not a Threat – As He Presses To Dismiss Charges
“That attempt to suppress core political speech contravenes both the statutes at issue and the First Amendment,” Comey's attorney's wrote
Government Withdraws Subpoenas of 3 Reporters for the New York Times After Admitting Legal Errors
The withdrawals in U.S. District Court followed a remarkable back-and-forth between a visibly irritated Judge Arun Subramanian and government lawyers.
Journalists Urge Correspondents’ Association To Stand up to Trump at Rescheduled Press Dinner
Trump has said he would be attending Friday’s rescheduled dinner, calling the plan to go ahead with the event “a sign of Strength and Fortitude.”
New York Times Files Motion To Quash Subpoenas Served on Journalists Over Air Force One Coverage
The subpoenas marked a dramatic escalation of the Trump administration’s crackdown on media leaks that free press advocates swiftly condemned as a government effort to intimidate news organizations.
Justice Department Withdraws Subpoenas That Sought Reporters’ Grand Jury Testimony, Sources Say
It wasn’t immediately clear why the government withdrew the subpoenas or what precise news coverage the subpoenas concerned.
ICE Protesters Who Interrupted Minnesota Church Service Won’t Face State Charges, Prosecutor Says
At least four states — Idaho, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Kansas — adopted laws this year making it a crime to disrupt worship services.
Justice Department Opens Investigation Into E. Jean Carroll, Who Accused Trump of Assault: AP Source
It’s the latest in a series of investigations the Trump administration Justice Department has opened into perceived adversaries of the president.