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Donald Trump Election Trial In Georgia Put On Hold Over Fani Willis Probe

June 6, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Donald Trump may have caught a conviction recently, but another of his trials for alleged criminal misconduct and behavior saw a small W for him. Moreover, the Georgia Court of Appeals indefinitely postponed his state election interference trial on the local level through a Wednesday (June 5) court order, CNN reports. This is due to a judicial panel’s need to decide whether to disqualify Fulton County’s District Attorney Fani Willis from the case. Willis had a romantic relationship with Nathan Wade, the special prosecutor she hired for it, something that Trump and his alleged racketeering codefendants have attempted to discredit her over.

Furthermore, this is Donald Trump’s latest legal victory, and one that further ensures he won’t have to deal with some of his legal battles during his campaign for U.S. president for 2024 if he can’t beat them outright at the moment. The judicial panel is expected to issue a verdict on Fani Willis by March of next year, although it could be sooner since sources reportedly close to the case supposedly told CNN that the overall timeline is still pretty unclear. As such, a trial will most likely not take place before the election this November. A spokesperson for Willis’ office declined comment on the court order at this time, but the District Attorney can request a speedier decision.

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Trump Trial Election Postponed Fani Willis Georgia Politics News — NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – JUNE 01: Donald Trump attends UFC 302 event at Prudential Center on June 01, 2024 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Fulton County’s Superior Judge, Scott McAfee, previously let court proceedings continue as the court of appeals deliberated on Fani Willis’ participation. Donald Trump and his codefendants put a lot of pressure to get the prosecution on the defensive side and change discussion from their alleged crimes to Willis’ misconduct. Still, McAfee found no evidence that the D.A. financially benefitted from her relationship with Nathan Wade, and thus allowed her to remain after Wade stepped down as a qualifier.

“The Georgia Court of Appeals has properly stayed all proceedings against President Trump in the trial court pending its decision on our interlocutory appeal which argues the case should be dismissed and Fulton County DA Willis should be disqualified for her misconduct,” Trump’s led defense counsel in Georgia, Steve Sadow, said of the court order. “No, it’s a rigged system and it’s a terrible system actually,” the former president told reporters of the courts and whether he’d lost faith in his legal team on Wednesday following his guilty verdict. His Florida case about classified documents is in a similar limbo, with the federal judge allowing him to question his prosecutors and attempt to discredit the case.

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Here’s What We Know About the Jurors Seated in Trump’s Historic Criminal Trial

April 17, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Here’s What We Know About the Jurors Seated in Trump Historic Criminal Trial

CNN reports that so far, and in lightening quick fashion seven people have been seated on the jury in the unprecedented Donald Trump hush money trial in Manhattan. Court will not be in session Wednesday. Jury selection will continue Thursday until prosecutors and defense counsel can agree on 12 jurors and probably six alternates in the first criminal trial of a former President of the United States.

Let’s get to what we know about the seven jurors that have been already seated. Not that this reporting comes from CNN:

The first seated juror, who will be the foreperson on Trump’s jury, is a man originally from Ireland. He works in sales and has some college education. He is married but doesn’t have kids. He reads the New York Times and Daily Mail and watches some Fox News and MSNBC.
The second juror is an oncology nurse who lives with her fiancé. She’s a native New Yorker. She reads the New York Times and watches CNN.
The third seated juror is a corporate lawyer. He’s originally from Oregon. He gets his news from The New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Google. He’s a younger man who’s never been married and doesn’t have kids.
The fourth juror is an older Puerto Rican man who’s married with adult children and two grandkids. When asked about his hobbies, he said, “I guess my hobby is my family.” He has an IT business for training and consulting and attended one year of college. He told the court he finds Trump fascinating and mysterious. “So many people are set off one way or the other and that is interesting,” the man said. “Really, this one guy can do all of this, wow.” Trump “makes things interesting,” the man said, but also didn’t indicate any strong feelings about his politics.
The fifth juror is a young Black woman who teaches English language in a public charter school system. She has a master’s degree in education, is not married and doesn’t have any kids. The juror said that as a person of color she has friends who have strong opinions on Trump, but she personally is not a political person. She said she tries to avoid political conversations and doesn’t really care for the news. The juror did say she appreciates Trump’s candor: “President Trump speaks his mind and I’d rather that than someone who’s in office who you don’t know what they’re thinking.” She was also the only juror of 18 in the box Tuesday morning who said she wasn’t aware that Trump is facing charges in other criminal cases.
The sixth juror is a software engineer at a large broadcast company who recently graduated from college. She voiced no strong feelings about Donald Trump one way or the other and said, “I will be fair and impartial.” She is not married and has no kids, currently living with three roommates in Chelsea. The juror gets her news from the New York Times, Google, Facebook and TikTok. She asked the judge whether her sister’s wedding on a Sunday in September would be a scheduling conflict. Merchan quipped, “If we were still here in September that would be a big problem,” garnering laughs in the courtroom.
The seventh juror is a civil litigator who is married with two kids and lives on the Upper East Side in Manhattan. Originally from North Carolina, he reads the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, New York Post and Washington Post. He said he has “political views as to the Trump presidency” and that he thinks there were likely Trump administration policies he disagreed with. “I don’t know the man and I don’t have opinions about him personally,” he said. “I certainly follow the news, I’m aware there are other lawsuits out there. But I’m not sure that I know anyone’s character.”

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Young Thug & YSL RICO Trial: State Slammed For Making False Gang Sign Claims

November 30, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Young Thug and YSL’s trial on RICO charges began this week, and we’re finally seeing how both the prosecution and defense are handling their arguments. Moreover, a recent court development called into question the veracity of a state’s witness, who claimed that one of the codefendants “threw gang signs” at them. A defense attorney pushed back on this assumption during questioning, and got the witness to admit that they have no idea what gang sign they reportedly saw. As such, it seems like the attorney wanted to make the point that this lack of knowledge or context makes this tale irrelevant to the collective’s innocence, and especially to its alleged guilt.

Furthermore, debates between both sides of the court aren’t the only obstacle in Young Thug and YSL’s trial’s path. In fact, some worrisome leaks and the spreading of private information could warrant a major overhaul in the case. For those unaware, a security breach leaked the identity of four jurors in this court proceeding, which is a dangerous prospect. Without the shield of anonymity, it will be harder for the judge in this case to stand by impartiality, especially when it comes to the fervent and wild public interest in this trial.

YSL Defense Attorney Questions State Witness In Young Thug Trial: Watch

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What’s more is that Judge Ural Glanville is reportedly very displeased with Young Thug and YSL’s RICO trial. This leak clearly contributed to that, as well as issues stemming from attorneys on both sides of the aisle. As such, rumors of a mistrial sprouted quickly, although it’s very hard to say whether this will actually end up being a reality. However, we know that a mistrial does not close the door on this no matter what “side” you’re on, so it would only be a big, additional headache to reckon with.

Meanwhile, other aspects of this case suggest that a mistrial isn’t very likely. One development that pointed to this was Glanville’s denial of motions for a mistrial on behalf of the defense. At the very least, he seems to want to sink his teeth into this a little more, and believes that there’s still more information for a proper assessment. Perhaps instances like these concerning witness testimonies and seeing the full plan from lawyers will inform this decision. Regardless, log back into HNHH for the latest news and updates on the Young Thug and YSL RICO trial.

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YNW Melly Offers A Message To Fans Amid Trial Delay

November 24, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Overall, the YNW Melly case has been one of the biggest in hip-hop over the last few years. The artist has been incarcerated for about half of a decade at this point. However, he only had his first double murder trial this past summer. It was a highly contentious trial that ended in a divided jury. This subsequently led to a mistrial, and now, Melly has to go through the process all over again. It is not an ideal situation, and fans are very confused and concerned as to when it will end.

In fact, his new trial was supposed to start around now. However, the judge in the case has opted to start it up again on February 5th. This is a situation that is not advantageous for Melly at all. Overall, his family is concerned about his well-being, and many feel that the delays have been absurd. That said, it seems like the artist is trying to keep a positive outlook on everything. Recently, he took to Instagram with a message for his supporters.

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“I want all my fans to know I love y’all the same way y’all love me,” YNW Melly wrote in his caption. It was a nice message to the fans, especially when you consider everything that has happened. Despite being in jail for so long, his fans have not forgotten about him. Instead, they have continued to show support and love. When you are in Melly’s position for so long, it can be hard to find the motivation to keep going. However, it seems like they are making this all worth it for him.

Let us know your thoughts on the Melly case, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will always keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and entertainment personalities.

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ASAP Rocky Shooting Case Going To Trial, Judge Finds Probable Cause: Report

November 20, 2023 by newhiphopnews

ASAP Rocky’s court case and trial for an alleged 2021 assault in Hollywood, in which he stands accused of shooting ASAP Relli, just got some crucial updates, according to Meghann Cuniff on one end and TMZ on the other. Moreover, on Monday afternoon (November 20), the Los Angeles judge in this case ruled that there is enough probable cause, as determined by preliminary hearings, to support his present charges of two counts of first-degree assault with a firearm. As such, the case will move to a trial in the near future. Cuniff also indicated that the court will arraign the rapper on January 8.

Not only that, but according to TMZ, prosecutors submitted what they claim is video evidence on Monday of ASAP Rocky holding a gun before shooting his colleague. While he isn’t very identifiable in the footage in question, attorneys opposing him from across the courtroom are dead-set on defending this. For assistance, Los Angeles Police Department detective Frank Flores testified that they found the clip while investigating the case. Throughout this testimony, the publication also reported that the New York MC remained calm and collected. Now that this is officially moving to trial, perhaps the two will reconsider reports that they were hashing out a settlement.

ASAP Rocky To Be Arraigned For Shooting Case On Jan. 8, Meghan Cuniff Reports

A judge in Los Angeles just ruled there’s enough probable cause for rapper A$AP Rocky, Rihanna’s boyfriend and the father of her two children, to support two counts of first-degree assault with a firearm. He’ll be arraigned Jan. 8, and the case will proceed to trial.

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In addition, prosecutors also presented alleged audio-centric footage of the two shots that ASAP Rocky allegedly fired off at his fellow Mob affiliate. However, as of writing this article, there is no unquestionable footage available of the shooting itself. For those unaware, ASAP Relli claims that his group mate shot his hand, and also made various statements about his mental state throughout it all. Not only that, but the court also saw body cam footage from seven police officers. Furthermore, these cops arrived at the scene of the incident and scoured for clues, evidence, and any other relevant information present.

After their efforts, they announced that they did not find a firearm anywhere on the premises. ASAP Relli’s side of the story is that he and ASAP Rocky feuded for a while before this alleged shooting. His testimony alleged that the father of two put the weapon up against him, placed directly on his stomach. While he didn’t shoot in that moment, Relli claims that shots rang out shortly after they moved apart- four, to be exact- and that he ran away. Contrary to police reports, Relli also alleged that he found a pair of 9mm shell casings when he returned to the supposed crime scene later that night. Law enforcement and forensics experts did not identify any fingerprints on the casings that he presented.

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Keefe D Pleads Not Guilty In Tupac Murder Case

November 2, 2023 by newhiphopnews

After facing multiple delays in his arraignment process, Duane “Keefe D” Davis finally pleaded not guilty in Tupac Shakur’s murder case. Moreover, he appeared in Clark County court on Thursday (November 2) in Las Vegas alongside his public defender, which he got after he couldn’t afford a lawyer. Of course, this falls within predictions of what we expected Davis to state, as a not guilty plea seems obvious in these circumstances. After all, he was quite calm in the backseat of the police car, or at least from the body-cam footage of his arrest that we saw. Regardless, now the gears will start turning to unveil whether the 60-year-old is truly responsible for the hip-hop legend’s tragic passing.

Furthermore, this follows years of Keefe D boasting and commenting on Tupac’s murder in ways that link him to the crime. For example, he claimed that he gave his nephew Orlando Anderson the murder weapon that took ‘Pac’s life back in 1996. Amid other allusions to the mystery, this is apparently what caused investigators and prosecutors to reopen this case. However, this is far from the only accusation or narrative at play in this story.

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Not only is Keefe D at the center of these accusations, but folks also roped Diddy into the list of suspects. His former bodyguard, Gene Deal, recently spoke to The Art Of Dialogue about what many see as a suspicious bond between the two. “Keefe D, I’ve seen him a number of times,” Deal remarked. “[He and Diddy] were gambling together, they were drinking together, they had fun, they was hanging out in hotels. Yes, they did have a relationship. As far as me having any information whether he commissioned Keefe D to do a murder, nah bruh, that ain’t me. They can ask me, did I see Keefe D? Yes, I did. Was he around? Yes, he was.”

Meanwhile, this is adding another conspiratorial layer to this current trial, which will surely be relevant. But these theories and speculative comments have existed from the day that the Death Row icon left this Earth. As such, maybe this trial will bring justice forward, or it will continue a cycle of dead ends. On that note, stay posted on HNHH for the latest news and updates on Keefe D and Tupac Shakur.

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Mikey Williams To Stand Trial For Gun Charges

October 12, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Memphis freshman Mikey Williams will face trial on felony gun charges. The decision was made at a hearing earlier this week, with Williams scheduled to be arraigned on October 24. The lone victory for Williams is that Judge Sherry M. Thompson-Taylor declined the prosection’s motion to raise Williams’ bond to $500,000. Williams is currently enrolled in online classes at Memphis but is prohibited from training with the basketball team or accessing the athletic facilities.

Williams is accused of discharging a firearm at an occupied vehicle following a disagreement at his home in California. While bullets did hit the car, no one inside was injured. Furthermore, while there are no primary witnesses to Williams firing the gun, Thompson-Taylor ruled that there was probable cause to move forward with the trial. However, she also warned the courtroom that she would not hesitate to clear members of the public out of the room. This came after reports that someone was making hand gestures and facial expressions that could be construed as witness intimidation.

Memphis Preparing For Season Without Williams

With Williams set to be arraigned, it’s likely that he will miss the start of the college basketball season. Williams did not join the team for their summer trip to the Dominican Republic and missed the first week of official practices. Memphis open their season against Jackson State on November 6 and have two exhibition games in late October. The future for Williams remains unclear at this time. However, he could face up to 28 years in prison if found guilty on all counts. Head coach Penny Hardaway and other team officials have declined to comment about the matter at this time. However, while he is their best recruit, he is not Memphis’ only recruit. Furthermore, the Tigers have a bevy of transfers also joining the program.

Also joining the Tigers this season are several other top-tier recruits. There is Williams’ high-school teammate Javonte Taylor, who is ranked #67 by ESPN. Furthermore, there is Ashton Hardaway, son of Tigers’ coach Penny and ESPN‘s #92 recruit. Last season, Memphis won the AAC tournament but crashed out in the first round of the NCAA tournament against #25 Florida Atlantic. Williams’ case remains a developing story and we’ll have any updates as and when they emerge.

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