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Brandi Buchman
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Legal/Justice reporter @huffpost. Find me in bluer pastures!
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Oct 18 • 21 tweets • 4 min read
As the release of the anticipated appendix to Jack Smith’s legal brief is due today, I will now begin a live-tweet thread unpacking the Legal Framework section of the immunity brief in Trump's Jan. 6 election subversion case. I already unpacked a section establishing evidence Smith intends to use at trial, should that ever happen, but I have some links for you here now to revisit at your convenience.
But this thread is more digesting what Smith wrote in immunity brief re: Legal Framework, or why...
Oct 16 • 5 tweets • 1 min read
NEW: Vem Miller sues Sheriff Chad Bianco for defamation, alleging Bianco wrongly stated that he thwarted Miller's assassination attempt of DJT. Miller says most "egregious" stmt by Bianco was that he had fake creds; Miller says campaign gave it to him. I asked. They denied that. Image I'd like to also point out that Mr. Miller is represented by Sigal Chattah. Ms. Chattah is the national committeewoman for the NV GOP.
Oct 5 • 64 tweets • 12 min read
A new megathread starts now of the Smith brief laying out the case against Donald Trump for his alleged conspiracy to subvert the 2020 election.

We resume with how "the conspirators plotted to manipulate Pence."

Today's thread started here:
It's Christmas Day 2020. Pence calls Trump to wish him a Merry Christmas.
Trump raises the certification on Jan. 6 and tells his running mate he's got "discretion in his role" as pres. of the Sen. Pence replies: 'You know, I dont think I have the authority to change the outcome'
Oct 5 • 88 tweets • 16 min read
I will now continue my live-tweet thread reviewing special counsel Jack Smith’s brief outlining the case he intends to bring against Donald Trump for allegedly conspiring to overturn the 2020 election and more. If you wish to start from the beginning, check out the start of the live-tweet thread here:
Oct 3 • 44 tweets • 9 min read
I am starting my second megathread here on Jack Smith's immunity brief.
If you want to start from the beginning, visit the tweet here:
OK - So we pick up with the allegations laid out re: Michigan and Smith begins on Nov. 20, 2020 a few days before the guv of MI signed the certificate appointing Biden's electors. Trump meets with P37, who is Mike Shirkey, MI Sen. Maj Ldr., and P38=MI House Speaker Lee Chatfield
Oct 2 • 94 tweets • 18 min read
Jack Smith has filed the much-anticipated brief in Donald Trump's Jan. 6 election subversion case.
Let's walk through it together in this thread.
big.assets.huffingtonpost.com/athena/files/2… First things first, what we are we looking at with this document?
This filing is the framework Smith has set for Chutkan to make her analysis under the parameters of the SCOTUS immunity ruling for former presidents and he has broken it down into 4 parts.
Sep 26 • 33 tweets • 6 min read
Appellate Court Appears Skeptical Of Trump's $489M Civil Fraud Verdict


More to come for @HuffPost huffpost.com/entry/2024-ele…
I'm going to share some of my notes with you from oral arguments in Trump's civil fraud appeal today.
At the top, Trump's lawyer John Sauer argued that in trial court, there was a "complete disregard for the statute of limitations" in the case; to which the judges immediately ..
Aug 10 • 8 tweets • 2 min read
It's hard to talk about the threat that Trump poses without sounding like an alarmist. But if he wins, there may not be a chance for people like me to talk to you about it frankly. That's worst case scenario, yes, but the fact that it is possible and not so remotely is scary. I like to be transparent about what motivates me because I literally do not understand the point of hiding this as a journalist; I am invested in the future of my country. I want to live here with people peacefully. I don't think corrupt liars and con men or women deserve power
Apr 21 • 4 tweets • 1 min read
The lawmaker says kids don't want lunch breaks. Hey, that's interesting how on this issue they "listen" to kids. But funny how on every other, like when kids say, hey don't destroy the planet any further, adults, I'd like to live here..ignored. via @msnbcmsnbc.com/rachel-maddow-… It's almost like these lawmakers actually don't care about these children at all. Hm.
Feb 28 • 4 tweets • 1 min read
UPDATE: Garfield County Jail confirmed to me by phone that TYLER BOEBERT is still in detention today.

He has an arraignment/advisement hearing coming up this afternoon where he will hear details on the charges. Tyler Boebert is now appearing before a judge for his arraignment. Before things began, he had a hearty laugh with his co-defendants, though I could not hear what was said.
Atty has concern about names of minors being read out or being made public without redactions.
Feb 21 • 7 tweets • 2 min read
Bill that would put abortion patients into ‘identifier database’ -- and a whole lot else -- gets closer to becoming reality in Oklahoma

lawandcrime.com/high-profile/b… In Oklahoma, the only time abortion is legal is when the life of the mother is at risk in an emergency. There are no exceptions for rape or incest and what constitutes an emergency is still legally hazy.
Feb 8 • 45 tweets • 7 min read
So, you want to listen to oral arguments weighing whether Trump is disqualified from the presidential ballot under Section 3 of the Fourteenth Amendment?
Heres a link:
c-span.org/video/?532724-… After its over, on the SCOTUS page, there will be a transcript posted if you prefer it that way, by the way.
supremecourt.gov
Jan 9 • 59 tweets • 9 min read
Oral arguments weighing the immunity claims of Donald Trump, the twice impeached, quadruply indicted former president accused of criminally conspiring to overturn the 2020 election (and 90 other charges across four total venues), start at 9:30AM ET.
link: youtube.com/live/PEQ1aToav… Proceedings will be underway shortly. I'm not in the courthouse today, but following along remotely. I will post updates here and then I will have a report out later for @lawcrimenews.
Dec 20, 2023 • 10 tweets • 3 min read
"Giuliani feebly counters concerns about him hiding assets, stating that there is no evidence in the record of any attempt by [him] to dissipate assets. This statement simply ignores the ample record in this case of Giuliani’s efforts to conceal or hide his assets..." "Nowhere in opposition does Giuliani promise not to hide assets from plaintiffs. Nor does he contend, let alone demonstrate with documentary or other proof, that he would be unable to satisfy the judgment, in whole or in part. "
Dec 14, 2023 • 128 tweets • 18 min read
"Everything I said about them is true" - Rudy Giuliani
That was Monday.
TODAY, after 2 days of devastating testimony against him, Giuliani is expected to testify in the trial to determine damages owed to former election workers Ruby Freeman & Shaye Moss for defaming them. Image I will have live coverage for @lawcrimenews. Jury returns at 10AM ET.
Dec 6, 2023 • 89 tweets • 14 min read
Colorado Supreme Court is now in session and oral arguments are underway in the 14th Amendment challenge to Donald Trump's eligibility for the 2024 state ballot. Atty for voters who seek to have Trump removed for engaging in insurrection Murray starts with Judge Wallace's ruling in lower court:
That ruling was wrong for 3 reasons. It was wrong on the text; the broad words office and officer clearly include office of presidency...
Nov 20, 2023 • 125 tweets • 19 min read
I will live tweet oral arguments in Trump's gag order appeal today at 930AM ET.
Prefer to listen in yourself?
LINK: youtube.com/live/ngUhSD35D…
A SHORT PREVIEW AHEAD OF ORAL ARGUMENTS:
lawandcrime.com/high-profile/o…
Nov 17, 2023 • 10 tweets • 3 min read
COMING UP MONDAY: I will have coverage of oral arguments in Donald Trump's gag order appeal for @lawcrimenews.
Background linked in this mini thread: From TODAY: Fresh off the gag being lifted in his civil fraud trial in New York, Trump files a motion Friday in the DC gag appeal that sets the stage for what we will likely hear his lawyers argue: Trump and his speech are special
lawandcrime.com/high-profile/c…
Oct 11, 2023 • 5 tweets • 3 min read
Over in Colorado, where voters are petitioning to have Trump removed from the ballot under Sect 3 14A for his insurrectionist activities, Trump's lawyers have filed a motion to dismiss with a few ..interesting.. theories around whether POTUS supports VS protects Constitution. 😕
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Image The bit above was part of Trumps reply supporting his motion to dismiss the CREW petition in CO on grounds that it violates his 1A rights. The crux of his anti-SLAPP argument below and lots of additional context in my earlier feature linked right here: lawandcrime.com/trump/trumps-f…

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Oct 10, 2023 • 7 tweets • 2 min read
NEW: Special counsel tells Judge Chutkan that measures to protect prospective jurors trying Trump in D.C. are necessary for a # of reasons, but among them, Trump's "continued use of social media as a weapon of intimidation in court proceedings."
LINK:
documentcloud.org/documents/2402… In the 11-page filing, special counsel asks the court to consider using a written juror questionnaire ahead of in-person selection. This would save time, allow the judge to excuse some parties while calling others and streamline voir-dire.
documentcloud.org/documents/2402…
Sep 15, 2023 • 8 tweets • 3 min read
Nothing on the recusal req from Trump for Judge Chutkan yet. But she has filed an order granting special counsel's request to unseal a record (with the proper ID redactions) that could possibly tie Donald Trump to witness intimidation efforts.
Order: documentcloud.org/documents/2397… Related: Govt asks Chutkan to set narrow limits on what Trump can say about the case due to concerns about prejudicing jury pool.
Link:
documentcloud.org/documents/2397…
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