DOJ POLICY REQUIRES TRUMP DISMISSAL, CIVIL RESUMES
As Donald Trump inches toward a potential second act in the White House, he’s also the star of another ongoing drama: his seemingly endless legal battles. From courtrooms in New York to federal judges in Florida and Washington, the ex-president and president elect faces an array of cases that would make a less seasoned defendant buckle. Yet, here he is, unfazed, barreling forward. Legal analyst Ronald W. Chapman II appeared on NewsNation to discuss the inevitable dismissal of these cases:
Trump Immigration and Deportation Plan Primer: The Foreign Enemies Act
Donald Trump’s plan to use the Foreign Enemies Act for deporting undocumented immigrants has revived questions about presidential power in immigration. Passed in 1798, the Act lets the president expel nationals from enemy states in wartime, but today’s robust immigration laws make such a move seem excessive. Critics highlight that past presidents managed immigration challenges without wartime powers, showing that current laws might be enough without risking Fourth Amendment rights or executive overreach.
Menendez Brothers To Be Resentenced after Successful Habeas Corpus Petition
It’s been over 30 years since the Menendez brothers turned their family’s Beverly Hills mansion into a crime scene that would captivate the nation. Lyle and Erik Menendez, two young men from privilege, make the irreversible decision to turn their parents, José and Kitty Menendez, into tragic headlines. Armed with shotguns, they enter the den where their parents sit watching TV, altering the course of their family and their lives forever. What followed was a media spectacle, first seen as an account of greed but evolving into a layered story of alleged trauma and abuse. Now, the brothers have filed a habeas corpus petition with new evidence, posing a crucial question, Could this legal maneuver change the Menendez brothers' fate?
Blood in the Water: The Rise of Post Truth Prosecutions, Diddy, A&F, Epstein, Weinstein
Michael Jeffries the CEO of Abercrombie and Fitch was indicted for sex trafficking. But amidst the P. Diddy, Weinstein, Epstein, and Cosby prosecutions, are we entering an era of post-truth prosecutions where we spend time reinventing the truth to make up for our past indiscretions? Federal Defense Attorney Ronald Chapman discusses.
Are Reparations Constitutional? Yes, but.
Legal scholar and author Ron Chapman II investigates the legality of reparations for slavery in the United States, comparing them to reparations provided to Japanese Americans, victims of South African apartheid, and Indigenous peoples. It highlights the specific challenges involved in implementing reparations for the descendants of enslaved individuals, including generational gaps and the political landscape. Legal scholars offer insights into the historical context of reparations, discussing why effective solutions to systemic racism may require approaches beyond direct financial compensation.
PAPERS PLEASE: DOD EXPANDS THE USE OF DEADLY FORCE AGAINST CIVILIANS
DoD Directive 5240.01 and the Department of Defense's expanded authorization for military use of force in response to domestic civil disturbances, including election-related unrest. This directive outlines when and how the military may assist law enforcement, potentially using lethal force under certain conditions. Understand the implications of this update, which some interpret as government preparedness for a potential coup or large-scale insurrection. Learn about the impact on Posse Comitatus Act protections and how this regulation might reshape military involvement in future U.S. civil unrest.
What to Expect this Election: 2024 Election Legal Analysis
This election will be contested. The playbook has already been created and the fight will be in the courts. After exhaustive research into the legal side of elections, I have a play-by-play of exactly what we will see on election day. Either Donald Trump or Kamala Harris will take the case to the courts just as we saw in 2020 and 2000. This is an analysis of the election law including Bush v. Gore and Trump's election challenges.
One Post Away: ISIS In America
Special Immigration Visas have allowed foreign nationals to poor into our borders. Yesterday an Afghan national arrested for plotting a terror attack with co-conspirators caught by the FBI after he posted on Facebook. The national Tawahei is charged with terrorism and conspiracy and faces 35 years in prison but possibly life.
Yeah, but RICO? United States v. Diddy
P. Diddy, AKA Sean Comb's sex trafficking and RICO indictment is a stretch. Vague allegations of sex trafficking, sexual abuse, and violence stemming from "freak-offs" sex parties run by Diddy seem more like the opulent excess of a hip hop star and not that of a orgonized criminal. Federal Criminal Defense Attorney Ronald W. Chapman II provides a breakdown.
The Sins of Our Children: When Parents Pay for Their Kids' Crimes
The Georgia School shooting father was charged with voluntary manslaughter very quickly after the shooting. Many legal experts are calling this move hasty and quick. Ronald Chapman breaks down the charges and why they might not succeed.
The Last Centurion: Big Brother Takes Aim at Airline Miles
Pete Buttigeig and the department of transportation has initiated an investigation into the major airlines and their frequent flyer loyalty programs. The purpose? To understand. Whatever that means. Ronald Chapman takes you through the nonsensical nature of this inquisition.
Compliance Saves Lives: American Society of Pain and Neuroscience
Deemed one of the most important episodes of the Pain Unfiltered Podcast ever by the American Society of Pain and Neuroscience president Dr. Tim Deer, Ron talks about how compliance in the healthcare industry prevents healthcare fraud and saves lives.
Prosecutors Don’t Need Law Licenses and Other Fun Things I Learned in Arkansas
A prosecutor who lacks a law license, a jury that does its own research, strict liability for doctors who issue prescriptions and a crime without a harm. This is our current system of justice its getting more perverse every day. This is the unfortunate case of a physician prosecuted after a successful FOIA attempt against a prosecutor who escaped justice for practicing without a license.
6th Circuit: No Prosecutorial Misconduct When Evidence is Strong
In Betro v. United States, the Federal 6th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld federal healthcare fraud convictions despite improper comments that appealed to class bias, jury deliberations and use of co-conspirator plea agreements.
SCOTUS Petition Takes Aim at Ambiguous Federal Opioid RX Laws
Physician petitions the Supreme Court challenging the ambiguous standards of the Controlled Substances Act 841. This pivotal case impacts physicians prescribing opioids, addressing circuit splits and evolving legal interpretations crucial to medical practice and patient care.
Big G v. Big G: Six Bombshell Revalations from the Google Anti-trust Decision
Google and the government are finally splitting up after a district court judge has determined that Google has committed significant antitrust violations. In the Sherman act case, a Federal District Judge determined that Google has engaged in anti-competitive business practices.
A Solution Searching for a Problem: The Case Against SCOTUS Term Limits
President Biden has announced an effort to provide for term limits for Supreme Court Justices. This is an effort that would require a constitutional amendment. Term limits will politicize a branch that must be free from influence. The Federalist Papers caution against this and the court has long been free of influence.
United States v Talbot: A Veteran of Creative Suffering
Dr. Adrian Talbot, a 100% service connected disabled vet with dementia was jailed after a conviction for unlawful distribution of controlled substances. He was a suboxone provider beloved by many and suffered from dementia rendering him not ompentent to stand trial according to experts.
SCOTUS: Trump is immune, but what is an official act?
The Supreme Court ruled that Donald Trump was immune for official acts, but they went even further to discuss which acts should be considered official acts. What’s next for the Trump Prosecution?