Defense asks judge to pre-approve President Trump’s social media posts
As soon as they returned from their lunch break, Trump’s lawyers asked the judge if they could submit a series of articles about the case.
“These are all articles that President Trump wants to publish about the truth, but they discuss this case,” said Necheres, one of Trump’s lawyers.
“Thank you for your attention, [but[ I’m not going to be in the position of looking at posts and determining in advance whether you should or should not post [them]” replied Judge Machan.
He then added, “When in doubt, avoid.”
the judge returned to the bench
‘I just close my beautiful blue eyes’: President Trump denies sleeping in court
President Trump called reports that he fell asleep in court “fake news” in a post on his social media platform Truth Social.
“Contrary to the fake news media, I cannot sleep during the twisted DA witch hunt, especially today. I just close my beautiful blue eyes, listen intently from time to time, and take it all in! !!” the former president posted.
Sex tape and Lindsay Lohan’s rehabilitation record: Trump trial detours into tabloid scandal
Celebrity scandal broke Thursday with Trump lawyer’s cross-examination of Keith Davidson, the lawyer who represented adult film actress Stormy Daniels and former Playboy model Karen McDougall during the “Catch and Kill” scheme. became the focus.
President Trump’s lawyer, Emile Bove, tried to undermine Davidson’s credibility by implying that Davidson had been involved with people of disrepute, and that Davidson was engaged in blackmail for celebrity gossip. This seemed to be implied, but the witness repeatedly denied this point.
“What does the word extortion mean to you?” Beauvais asked Davidson.
“It’s the acquisition of property by threat, fear or force,” Davidson said.
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The trial will take a lunch break.
The trial took a lunch break. Mr. Trump’s lawyer said he had less than an hour left to cross-examine Mr. Davidson.
Trump lawyer pressures Daniels’ lawyer over involvement in article about Hulk Hogan sex tape
Mr. Trump’s lawyer, Mr. Bove, has suggested that a 2015 article co-authored by Dylan Howard about the Hulk Hogan sex tape was the result of Mr. Davidson providing that information to Mr. Howard.
Stormy Daniels’ attorney, Davidson, denied giving the tape to Howard, telling Bove, “I didn’t do it.”
Mr. Bove then revealed that the FBI had set up a sting operation related to Mr. Davidson’s discussions with Mr. Hogan’s representatives, which was due to Mr. Davidson’s “legal practice.” It further highlighted how sleazy it was and how unlike litigation practice many broadcast law analysts perceive it to be.
Were the jurors fed up with the negative stories about Stormy Daniels’ lawyer?
We spend a lot of time hearing Bove speak ill of Davidson. The point is now clear. There is always a risk that the jury will feel that the case has gone on long enough and want to return to the central issue of the case.
President Trump’s lawyer has tense exchange with Stormy Daniel’s lawyer over Charlie Sheen settlement
President Trump’s lawyer Emile Bove asked Keith Davidson if he remembered extracting a new settlement from actor Charlie Sheen.
Mr Davidson said there was no extraction. But Mr. Bove said Mr. Sheen paid him.
“We’re both lawyers,” Bove said. “I’m not here to play lawyer with you.”
Bove said he just wants honest answers.
“You’re getting the real answer, Doctor,” said Mr. Davidson. “I’m not going to discuss confidential matters…I’m not going to invoke privilege. And if you’re not here to play legal games, don’t say excerpts. please.”
Trump’s lawyer highlights Davidson client who had information on celebrities
Mr. Trump’s lawyer, Mr. Bove, brought up the fact that Mr. Davidson was under investigation by state and federal authorities for allegedly extorting former clients and Hulk Hogan, highlighting the instability in Mr. Davidson’s world. It emphasizes what it was.
Davidson’s previous clients include a woman accused of leaking Lindsay Lohan’s files from a rehab facility, who was paid $10,000 by TMZ, according to Bove. That’s what it means.
In response to Bove’s question about Lohan’s file and its relationship with TMZ, Davidson said, “I don’t know” and “I don’t remember.”
Mr. Bove then asked Mr. Davidson if he knew former reality TV star Tila Tequila and threatened to release her sex tape unless he paid $75,000 to represent another client. I asked.
Bove again said he did not remember.
Trump’s lawyer Keith Davidson claims he’s dodging extortion charges
Mr. Trump’s lawyer, Emile Bove, asked Mr. Davidson what the extortion meant to him.
Mr Davidson described it as acquiring property “through intimidation, fear and violence”.
Mr. Bove then asked whether Mr. Davidson believed that exposure to the crime of extortion had been ruled out.
“When you were negotiating on behalf of Mr. McDougall and Mr. Daniels, weren’t your concerns staying on the right side regarding extortion?” Mr. Bove asked.
Not particularly, Davidson said.
