In a surprising twist, conservative lawyer Mary 'Maggie' Cleary has been appointed the acting U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, taking over amid intense political pressure surrounding a fraud investigation involving Letitia James.
In a significant ruling, the Appellate Division declared the $500 million fine against Trump unconstitutional, challenging the motives behind the fraud case led by AG Letitia James. This decision may lead to further reviews, stirring debate in legal circles.
A New York appeals court has thrown out a massive financial penalty imposed on Trump while upholding fraud findings. Trump declares victory as he avoids a half-billion-dollar fine but faces corporate leadership bans.
Disgraced former Congressman George Santos is set to be sentenced for wire fraud and identity theft. Prosecutors push for the maximum seven-year sentence as Santos claims to accept responsibility while challenging the severity of his punishment.
