The Supreme Court ruled on Monday that former President Donald Trump receives “absolute” immunity from prosecution for “official acts” during his presidency, but it left the exact extent of that protection for the lower courts to decide.
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Election Inference Case Paused By Georgia Appeals Court
As it considers Donald Trump’s plea to remove Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, a Georgia appeals court has halted Trump’s criminal prosecution proceedings, most likely ensuring that the trial will not take place before this year’s election.
Read More Election Inference Case Paused By Georgia Appeals CourtJudge Merchan Holds Trump In Contempt For ‘Violating Gag Order’
In addition to holding the former president of the United States in contempt of court on Tuesday for “violating a gag order” that restricts his ability to speak about those connected to his case, the judge supervising Trump’s criminal prosecution in New York also threatened to put him in jail should he break the order once again.
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