Donald Trump for the umpteenth time lashed out at Special Prosecutor Robert Mueller on Twitter on August 1, 2018 calling for Attorney General Jeff Sessions to end the Mueller investigation. Presumably, Trump forgot that Sessions recused himself from the Mueller investigation and has no legal authority to end it. That didn’t stop Trump from tweeting about it. Trumps’ tweet stated that Sessions should stop this “rigged witch hunt right now.” From a legal standpoint, the tweet could be viewed as further possible evidence of obstruction of justice. If Trump is attempting to impede and prevent a lawful investigation from continuing, that could amount to obstruction of justice. Donald Trump appears to be particularly feeling the heat this week with the start of Paul Manafort’s trial, Michael Cohen tape revelations, Facebook’s announcement of new fake Russian accounts and the ongoing attempts by Mueller to interview Trump. While Manafort’s trial is about tax evasion, money … [Read more...] about Trump Expresses Desperation Over Mueller Investigation
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No Slam Dunk for Mueller in Manafort Trial
All political eyes and ears are on the start of Paul Manafort’s criminal trial for tax evasion, money laundering and an assortment of other money crimes. Paul Manafort is the former chairman for Donald Trump’s presidential campaign. Jury selection is underway today. If this were a card game, special prosecutor Robert Mueller has held his playing cards closely to his chest to prevent tipping his hand. Until the start of the trial, we do not know what the evidence will show. The indictment spells out what the prosecution intends to prove. Once witnesses take the stand and documents are presented, we will know the hand that Manafort and Mueller have been dealt. As for timing, the actual start of the trial with opening statements may not take place on the first day. There is never a magical formula to predict the time that it will take to pick a jury. Having tried many complex trials lasting weeks and months, it is never an easy guess. And this case is further complicated by the … [Read more...] about No Slam Dunk for Mueller in Manafort Trial