Trump’s lawyers allege juror misconduct in latest bid to get his hush money conviction dismissed
East Bay Times - Dec 17th, 2024
In an ongoing legal battle to overturn former President Donald Trump's conviction related to a hush money payment, Trump's legal team is alleging juror misconduct during the trial. They claim to have evidence, though details are largely redacted, and argue that political bias influenced the proceedings. Manhattan prosecutors, however, dismiss these claims as 'unsworn, unsupported hearsay.' They criticize the defense for not formally filing a motion to dismiss and for resisting a court hearing to examine the misconduct allegations. Meanwhile, the court is considering various proposals, including delaying the case until Trump leaves office, as Trump's legal team continues to fight the conviction. The case, which involves payments made to suppress allegations of an affair before the 2016 election, remains contentious as Trump prepares to assume office again in January.
RATING
The article provides detailed coverage of the legal proceedings and allegations surrounding Trump's hush money conviction. However, it lacks some key elements in terms of transparency and clarity, which slightly affects its overall quality.
RATING DETAILS
The article appears to be accurate in its reporting of the ongoing legal proceedings. It provides specific dates and names involved in the case, but lacks details on the actual evidence of juror misconduct, which are redacted.
While the article presents perspectives from both Trump's defense team and the prosecutors, it leans towards reporting the defense's allegations more prominently without providing sufficient context or counterarguments from the prosecution.
The article is generally clear in its description of the legal proceedings and the positions of the involved parties. However, it could benefit from a more structured presentation to enhance readability and understanding.
The article cites information from court documents and statements from Trump's lawyers and spokesperson. However, it doesn't provide a broad range of sources or verify the claims made by either side, relying heavily on unsworn allegations.
The article mentions redactions and hidden details regarding the juror misconduct allegations but does not attempt to explain or provide context for these omissions, affecting the transparency of the reporting.