Donald Trump has announced that he will no longer hold a press conference to present his "irrefutable report" on the 2020 presidential election in Georgia, instead opting to present evidence of election fraud and irregularities in formal legal filings. He also stated that based on the results of the report, all charges should be dropped against him and others, and that there would be a complete exoneration.
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Fulton County, Georgia authorities are investigating threats targeting members of the grand jury that indicted former President Donald Trump and 18 of his allies. The sheriff's office is taking the matter seriously and is coordinating with law enforcement partners to respond quickly to any credible threat. They are also tracing the origin of the threats and are committed to ensuring the safety of those individuals who carried out their civic duty.
Federal prosecutors have filed court documents seeking lengthy prison sentences for four former Proud Boys leaders convicted of seditious conspiracy in connection to the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. The sentences, if imposed, would be among the longest ever handed down in a case related to the Capitol attack. The sentencing hearings for the five defendants are scheduled to begin in July.
Pascale Cecile Veronique Ferrier, a 56-year-old dual citizen of Canada and France, was sentenced to 21 years and seven months in prison for sending a letter laced with ricin to former President Donald Trump. The letter stated that if the special gift didn't 'work,' then the defendant would 'find a better recipe for another poison.' U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta said Ferrier's actions were "unconscionable" and that her intent was to cause fear and chaos, and Ferrier's attorney said her client had been suffering from mental health issues and had no intention of harming anyone.
Donald Trump's legal team has requested a delay in his Washington, D.C. trial until after the 2024 presidential election, citing the large amount of evidence, complex legal questions, and competing legal proceedings as reasons for the delay. They also argued that the incumbent administration has targeted its primary political opponent with criminal prosecution, and requested that the trial be delayed until April 2026. The outcome of the case could have significant implications for the 2024 presidential election.
Ahead of the Republican debate next Wednesday, a memo has been released on the Axiom Strategies website outlining a debate strategy for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. The memo suggests that DeSantis should defend former President Donald Trump, focus on his record as Florida governor, and embrace the Trump agenda while avoiding personal attacks. It is unclear how DeSantis will use the advice in the memo during the debate, but it is clear that the Republican firm is hoping DeSantis will use the advice to his advantage.
A pro-Ron DeSantis super PAC recently published a two-page memo outlining a strategy for the upcoming Republican presidential primary debate on August 23rd. The memo encourages DeSantis to defend former President Donald Trump from attacks and call upstart contender Vivek Ramaswamy "fake". With Trump currently leading the GOP polls, DeSantis must decide whether to attack Trump and risk alienating his supporters, or choose a different strategy for the debate.
Abigail Jo Shry of Texas was arrested last week and charged with sending a threatening and racist voicemail to the federal judge assigned to the Justice Department's election interference case against former President Donald Trump. The voicemail included threats to kill the judge, who is Black, as well as other Democratic leaders. Shry faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted of making a threat against a federal judge. The case is being investigated by the FBI and prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia.