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Trump’s 11th Amendment Brief: Rooted in History or Wishful Thinking?

Trump’s Supreme Court brief underscores the motive behind Jack Smith’s January 6th Prosecution of Donald Trump. Standing in Jack’s way is a rich tapestry of cases from Marbury v. Madison to Fitzgerald clearly rejecting his theory. The Separation of Powers demands that presidents be immunised from their official acts. Federal Defense Attorney analyzes Trump’s Supreme Court Brief.

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Legal Analysis: Fani Willis Recusal Order

Fani Willis takes the stand in Fulton County to face questioning about her affair with special prosecutor as well as funds used to finance vacations. Nathan Wade was hired by Fani Willis to prosecute Former President Donald Trump and since has faced a motion to recuse by Natalie Merchant and Trump’s Lawyers.

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Joe Biden: Playing Dumb?

Joe Biden's mental capacity is in question, but did special prosecutor Robert Hur do his due diligence to answer the most important questions of his investigation? Ronald Chapman II, federal criminal defense attorney, talks about the implications Robert Hur's investigation outcome and its impact on modern-day justice.

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Biden’s Age Defense: “The FBI knows my house better than I do”

Robert Hur, special counsel sat down with Congress after producing a transcript of Joe Biden’s classified records interview with the DOJ. Hur’s report claims that Biden is too old to prosecute and a jury would not convict. Was Biden’s failing memory a defense tactic? Or should Joe Biden face prosecution in this classified records saga?

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Hunter Biden: Vindictive Prosecution?

Special Counsel Weiss responds to Hunter Biden’s claims of selective prosecution alleging that Biden Feigned a conspiracy when he realized the nature of his plea agreement. Hunter Biden was indicted for tax fraud as well as a gun charge and has admittedly used prostitutes and smoked crack cocaine.

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6th Circuit Delivers Bench Slap of Compassionate Release Petition

The new compassionate release law in 2023 and 2024 known as the first step act are being utilized by federal defendants to receive compassionate release from prison. However be careful filing a compassionate release petition or compassionate release letter to the judge, you may spark their anger. A new 6th circuit opinion sheds light.

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Sorting Out Trump’s Trials

Sorting through Donald Trump’s trial schedule while he is the frontrunner for the Republican nomination is challenging. Neil Cavuto of Fox News asked Ron to break down Trump’s trial calendar and a host of issues involving Trump’s cases in Fouton County Georgia, Miami, D.C. with Fani Willis and Jack Smith.

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Challenge to 3rd Cir. Expansion of Fraud Statutes Seeks Cert.

In United States v. Kousisis, Defendant challenges a federal wire fraud conviction under the fraud in the inducement theory. In this case, the 3rd Circuit expanded federal fraud statutes to include a theory where there was a false statement hat induced the victim to contract. Such an extension post Ciminelli would be an expansion of statutes to cover garden variety breaches of contract.

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SCOTUS Trump Immunity Order Gives Hint into Decision

One word in the Supreme Court order hints at their immunity decision. The Supreme Court granted Trump's. The case is set for a decision in May or June which may impact Jack Smith’s trial date before Judge Tanya Chutkin in the District of Colombia. Jack Smith must conclude the trial before the general election. With Fani Willis’s case falling apart, more pressure is on him to proceed.

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Legal Analysis: Fani Willis Recusal Order

Fani Willis takes the stand in Fulton County to face questioning about her affair with special prosecutor as well as funds used to finance vacations. Nathan Wade was hired by Fani Willis to prosecute Former President Donald Trump and since has faced a motion to recuse by Natalie Merchant and Trump’s Lawyers.

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If Elected, Can Trump Shut Down the Border? SCOTUS Has Spoken

As Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Biden spar over the US border with Mexico, the Supreme Court prepares to hear United States v. Texas. Several cases including Trump v. Hawaii and United States v. Arizona show that the president has broad powers over border control and immigration issues. Ron Chapman analyzes these cases in the article and on NPR.

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Health Care Fraud Sentencing Statistics

Health care fraud defense attorney Ronald W. Chapman II, notable for his significant health care fraud acquittals discusses rising prosecutions in Michigan, Florida, Texas and increased sentences for medicare fraud.

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Nursing Home Administrator Acquitted of Bizarre Health Care Fraud Allegations

Nursing home CEO and administrators acquitted of health care fraud charges. Brighton Nursing Home was charged with health care fraud along with its CEO and nurse administrator. The case proceeded to trial in Pittsburgh in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. The individual defendants were acquitted of healthcare fraud, falsification of records and obstruction of justice.

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This SCOTUS Case May Upend January 6th and Trump Prosecutions

Jack Smith’s January 6th prosecutions of Donald Trump and 500 other defendants are in jeopardy. Supreme Court granted certiorari in Fischer v. United States a case to determine if the Sarbanes Oxly statute criminalizing obstruction of an official proceeding, 18 U.S.C. 1512 requires a tangible item. The Supreme Court will reverse unraveling the January 6th prosecutions. A decision is expected in June.

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Federal Court Orders Unsealing of Epstein List

A federal court held that a list containing names of associates, witnesses, investigators and even victims can be revealed. It will not include the names of minor victims who did not consent. The Court gave time for an appeal to keep the records private.

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