Miami. This case contains 40 of the 88 Felony Counts against trump including willful retention of National Defense information and conspiracy to obstruct justice. Hes pleaded not guilty. The former president defended his actions last night during an interview with newsmax. I took them very legally and i wasnt hiding them. We had boxes on the front of a lot of those boxes had clothing and were moving out, unfortunately, were moving out of the white house. With us to talk more about this, nbc news justice and intelligence correspondent, ken dilanian outside the courthouse in fort pierce, chuck rosenberg, former u. S. Attorney and senior fbi official, and rebecca roife, former manhattan district attorney. What has been happening so far at the hearing where youre at . Reporter good morning, jose. Our colleagues inside the courtroom tell us that arguments are under way before judge Aileen Cannon. Shes hearing two of mr. Trumps seven motions to dismiss this case today. And she began by askin
Conflict of interest but did find an appearance of inproprietary as a result of their relationship. As the judge wrote, quote, whether this case ends in convictions, acquittals or something in between, the result should be one that instills confidence in the process. He went on to say any distractions that detract from these goals if remedial under law should be proportionately addressed. More to talk to us about this is blayne alexander, the first to report on the decision. Katy phang, tomorrow hallerman, Senior Reporter for the journal of constitution, and joyce vance former u. S. Attorney, who is now the cohost of the sisters in law podcast. Blayne you were the first one to break this and give us the details of the decision. What are some of the main points in this 23point ruling . Well, i think the judges tone stands out to me. You laid out the construction of this ruling which is that fani willis and her office can stay on the case but nathan wade has to go. In saying that, its im
Skis, cnn Breaking News, because thats good right to the Breaking News, cnn has exclusive new interview with a key witness in the Trump Classified documents case, known only as trump employee five, at least until now . Cnns kaitlan, polands as a west palm beach, florida near maralago, kaitlan. Who is this witness . And why is he speaking out now well, if this is brian butler, brian butler worked for donald trump for 20 years at the Maralago Club at one point, running the car service for all of the gases thats coming in and out of the club. He eventually left that job in fall of 2022, but that was not before he had been privy to some major conversations and moments in this classified documents investigation. And now he is someone who has spoken to prosecutors multiple times and clearly is a key witness. For the indictment. One of those moments he recalls, wolf is June 3 Of 2022 when he was working at the club and the bodyman of donald trump, walt nauta, asked him oddly in his estimation
Blue carbon. Plus cnn filled sunday at nine Closed Captioning brought to you by rule or law, iconic brands up to 70 off retail that rule or law. Com at rubella you never faithful these the deals on top before there today a jury is set. Former President Donald Trump back in new york courtroom Opening Statements could start on monday for this historic trial. Were going to have a preview of that also, Israel Hits Back retaliating against iran, the Biden Administration sawas not involved in any offensive operations and now the focus is deescalation. So what comes next . Well, its a rare show of bipartisanship now setting up a final vote that could finally send us aid. To ukraine in israel and taiwan. But that very same vote could also cost speaker Mike Johnsons job. Were following these major developing stories and many more all coming in, right . Right here. The Cnn News Central we are Tracking De For and the Historic Trump Hush Money Trial is Jury Selection could be closing, wrapping up
Allegations that trump falsified Business Records to bury a story about an alleged sexual encounter with adult film star stormy daniels. The d. A. s office also alleges model Karen Mcdougal received a payment from American Media to silence her about another alleged affair with trump. Trump has pleaded not guilty to all 34 counts and denied the affairs with these women ever happened. Joining us now, nbc news correspondent yasmin vossoughian, danny cevallos, Criminal Defense Attorney and msnbc legal analyst and rebecca roy fee, a Law Professor at new york law school. So, yasmin, a lot going on in that courtroom today. Reporter a lot of folks are dismissed so far today, 96 walked in, 57 walked out after the two questions that were read by judge juan merchan, can you be impartial, many folks raised their hands, they walked out. Do you have conflicts with this trial, can you sit it out or can you wait it out, for the next six to seven weeks . Many of them walked out as well. Were at 57 havi