Podcast Summary
Trump indictment: Despite ongoing legal proceedings against former President Trump, the judicial system remains committed to upholding the law and ensuring individuals are held accountable, regardless of their position or power.
While legal proceedings against former President Donald Trump continue, with a recent superseding indictment in a Washington D.C. case, the judicial system remains committed to upholding the law and holding individuals accountable, regardless of their position or power. The indictment, which includes charges related to obstruction of official proceedings, reflects the ongoing investigation into Trump's actions. The legal process is ongoing, with various motions and appeals being addressed, and the outcome remains uncertain. However, the dedication of prosecutors, judges, and the legal system to ensuring justice is served is evident.
Trump indictment strategy: Prosecution focuses on Trump's private conduct and co-conspirators' actions to potentially strip away immunity and bring charges for non-immune offenses.
The new superseding indictment against Donald Trump focuses on his private conduct and the actions of his co-conspirators, distinguishing it from his official presidential duties. This strategy allows the prosecution to potentially strip away any immunity and bring Trump to trial for non-immune, prosecutable offenses. The indictment also removes Jeff Clark, who was previously named as an unindicted co-conspirator, due to his absolute immunity as a former acting attorney general. The prosecution is not backing down from the charges, which include obstruction of official proceedings and theft of government services. This approach aligns with Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's suggestion that electoral certificates could still be considered documents for potential prosecution.
Trump's Supreme Court case: Despite Trump's attempts to delay, the legal proceedings regarding his case are expected to move forward expeditiously towards the Supreme Court, with a ruling on the immunity question anticipated in late 2024
The ultimate goal of the ongoing legal proceedings regarding the superseding indictment against Donald Trump is to ultimately reach the US Supreme Court. The two sides, Trump's lawyers and the special counsel, Jack Smith, have different opinions on the process and scheduling of the case. While Trump's team wants to delay the proceedings, Smith proposes an expedited briefing schedule to have all motions presented at once. The judge, Tanya Chutkin, is expected to make a ruling on the immunity question in 2024, likely by October or November. The importance of the immunity question as a threshold issue, as requested by the Supreme Court, suggests that a ruling on this issue is imminent. Overall, the legal proceedings are expected to move forward expeditiously, despite attempts by Trump to delay.
Removal Notices: The absence of a properly executed removal notice can prevent a case from being moved to federal court, limiting potential benefits for the defendant
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Notice of removal to federal court: Missing the 30-day deadline for filing a notice of removal to federal court requires showing 'good cause' to the judge, and failure to do so may result in the case remaining in state court
In the legal system, there are strict rules and procedures that must be followed when filing a notice of removal of a criminal prosecution from state to federal court. Donald Trump's team missed the 30-day deadline under B1 and now needs to show "good cause" to the United States District Court to be granted permission to file late. The judge has the discretion to grant or deny this request, and if denied, the case remains in state court. This is an important reminder of the differences between state and federal legal procedures and the potential consequences of not following the proper steps. It's a complex process that requires careful planning and attention to detail.
Legal system, democracy: The legal system plays a crucial role in upholding democracy and accountability, but complex and lengthy legal processes can arise when individuals or entities evade judgments and collections.
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Giuliani's Consequences: Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani faced severe consequences, including disbarment, contempt citations, and a $146M judgment, after endorsing Democrats and spreading false election fraud info. Now, creditors seek to seize his assets.
Rudy Giuliani, a former Republican and Federalist attorney, endorsed the Democratic Party and faced severe consequences for his actions. He was disbarred in New York and DC, held in contempt of court multiple times, and was ordered to pay over $146 million in damages for spreading false information about election fraud. When the judgment creditors attempted to collect, Giuliani filed for bankruptcy, but the court dismissed the case due to bad faith filing. Now, the creditors are seeking to enforce their debt through the courts, potentially seizing Giuliani's assets, including his apartment in New York, condo in Florida, personal items, and an unpaid $2 million legal fee from Donald Trump.
New York courts' reach in collecting judgments: Under diversity jurisdiction, New York courts can preside over cases involving parties from different states with disputes exceeding $75,000. If a defendant fails to comply with a turnover order, a receiver can be appointed to manage and sell assets to satisfy the judgment, even after the defendant's death.
Under diversity jurisdiction in New York courts, a judge from one state can preside over a case involving parties from different states with disputes exceeding $75,000. The judge must apply New York law, which includes the Civil Practice Law and Rules (CPLR). If a defendant fails to comply with a turnover order, a receiver can be appointed to manage and sell assets to satisfy the judgment. Rudy Giuliani, who owes money to Ruby Freeman and Shea Moss, may face such consequences if they pursue legal action against him. If Giuliani doesn't have enough funds to pay the judgment, they can continue to seize his assets and income until the debt is paid in full, even after his death. A more amicable approach would be to negotiate a settlement, but Giuliani's history of unpaid bills suggests otherwise. This case highlights the extensive reach of New York courts in collecting judgments under diversity jurisdiction.