Appeals

Conviction “Fed-Up Appeals Court Upholds Criminal Conviction of Former Trump Strategist Bannon”

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Washington – A federal appeals court has recently upheld the criminal conviction of former Trump strategist Steve Bannon, a decision that could potentially lead to his imprisonment after years of legal battles. Bannon, 70, was convicted in 2022 of contempt of Congress for his refusal to provide testimony or documents to the committee investigating the 6 January Capitol riot. He was sentenced to four months in prison and fined $6,500, but has managed to remain …

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**Appeals Court Reviews Trump Election Interference Case, Delays Trial!**

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Atlanta, Georgia – A Georgia appeals court has agreed to review a lower court ruling that allows Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to continue prosecuting the high-profile election interference case against former President Donald Trump. The decision to review the case is expected to cause delays, potentially pushing any trial past the November election, where Trump is anticipated to be the Republican presidential nominee. The legal battle took a twist when Trump and other …

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Harvey Weinstein Hospitalized After Appeals Ruling Nullifies 2020 Rape Conviction

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New York City – After an appeals court ruling annulled Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction, the former movie mogul has been hospitalized in Bellevue Hospital in Manhattan for a series of tests. His attorney, Arthur Aidala, stated that Weinstein’s health required significant attention upon his return to the city jails on Friday. Weinstein’s journey to Bellevue Hospital followed an examination that revealed various health issues, described by Aidala as a “train wreck.” The hospital has …

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Trump’s Attorney Calls for Venue Change and Interim Stay in Hush Money Trial at Appeals Court Hearing

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New York, NY – Former President Donald Trump’s attorney, Cliff Robert, made a compelling case for a change of venue and an interim stay at a recent appeals court hearing in New York. The hearing, which took place on a Friday afternoon, centered around the hush money trial in Manhattan. During the hearing, Robert argued that seating a jury in just three days, with many potential jurors being dismissed due to bias, was unsustainable. He …

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**Obstruction Drama Unfolds as Jan. 6 Rioter Appeals to Supreme Court for Justice**

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Washington, D.C. – A video captured during the January 6 Capitol riot showed a man, Joseph Fischer, exclaiming, “It’s our house, brother!” as he interacted with law enforcement. Fischer is facing charges for assaulting a police officer, entering a restricted building, and obstructing an official proceeding. Despite the pending trial, Fischer’s case has garnered attention from former President Donald Trump and lawmakers alike. The legal issue at the crux of Fischer’s case is Title 18, …

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Antitrust Crackdown: Appeals Court Allows DOJ to Reopen Investigation Into Realtors Association, Impacting Home Prices

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Washington, D.C. – The Department of Justice was granted the authority by an appeals court to reopen an antitrust probe into the National Association of Realtors on Friday. This decision comes after a District of Columbia Circuit Court of Appeals panel of judges voted 2-1 to reverse a lower court ruling regarding a 2021 investigative subpoena from the Antitrust Division of the DOJ. The subpoena was issued in a previously closed investigation into NAR policies …

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Antitrust Probe Reopen: Appeals Court Grants DOJ Authority to Investigate National Association of Realtors

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Washington, D.C. – A recent decision by a District of Columbia Circuit Court of Appeals panel has granted the Department of Justice the authority to reopen an antitrust probe into the National Association of Realtors (NAR). The ruling overturned a lower court decision that initially set aside a 2021 investigative subpoena from the DOJ related to NAR policies on commissions and home seller choices. The case, previously settled during the Trump administration and subsequently reinvigorated …

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Trump’s $175M Bond in Civil Fraud Case Shocks Nation: Avoids Asset Seizures and Appeals Verdict

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New York City, NY – Former President Donald Trump has posted a $175 million bond in a civil fraud case in an effort to avoid the seizure of his assets. This move comes as he appeals the ruling in the case, which alleged fraudulent business practices. If the bond had not been posted, Trump’s assets could have been at risk of being seized to cover potential damages in the case. Trump’s decision to post the …

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Immigration Law SB4 Blocked Again by Federal Appeals Court – What’s Next?

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AUSTIN, Texas – A panel of federal appeals court judges late Tuesday upheld the block on Texas’s arrest and imprisonment of migrants under the controversial state immigration law known as SB4. The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals judges, in a 2-1 decision, denied Texas’s request to suspend the lower court order that deemed SB4 unconstitutional and conflicting with federal immigration laws. As a result, Texas will continue to be prohibited from enforcing SB4, which aims …

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Texas Immigration Law SB4 Remains Blocked by Appeals Court: What Happens Next?

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Houston, Texas – A recent court ruling has halted a controversial Texas immigration law that would have allowed state officials to detain and deport migrants. The decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit cited concerns that the law would interfere with federal immigration policies. This ruling follows a varied response to the law, which had been briefly allowed to take effect by the Supreme Court last week but faced immediate legal …

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