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Fischer v. United States: SCOTUS Cripples Trump’s Indictment

In Fischer v. United States, the Supreme Court reversed a conviction for a January 6th protestor who was charged with a violation of the Sarbanes Oxley Act. Justice Roberts wrote for the Majority in reversing the conviction. This will have a profound impact on Trump.

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Hedge Fund Trader Shorts SEC: SEC v. Jarkesy

George Jakesy, the outspoken hedge fund manager and alleged fraudster, has secured a victory over the SEC that restores the right to a jury trial for many Americans. The case is SEC v. Jarkesy which was decided by the Supreme Court in June of 2024. The jarkesy decision held that a jury trial must be afforded to a defendant when an agency seeks to secure a financial penalty.

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SCOTUS Leak. A Mistake? I Don’t Think So

The Supreme Court leaked a decision in a controversial abortion case, resulting in an early preview of the ruling. Was it a mistake? Supreme Court attorney Ronald W. Chapman II discusses the pending Supreme Court cases such as Fischer v United States, Jarkesy v. United States, as well as important cases involving social medial and the 2024 election.

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Why the Assange Plea Erodes Rule of Law

Julian Assange was indicted in 2019 by the Trump Administration and will now be released pending sentencing. He is likely to receive time served under a deal stuck with the Biden Administration. Assange is the Wikileaks founder and was involved in conspiring with Chelsea Manning to disclose top secret material.

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HIPAA Crimes: The Case of a Texas Whistleblower

Can you be prosecuted for a HIPAA violation? Yes but rarely. David Haim, a Texas physician at Texas Children's Hospital, was indicted for violations of HIPAA after purportedly leaking protected health information to a reporter, City Journal editor Christopher F. Rufo. He was indicted by the Department of Justice and faces up to 10 years in prison for each count.

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Crossing the $3.3 Million “Expert” Dr. Timothy Munzing

Timothy Munzing is an “expert witness” who has testified extensively for the Government in opioid cases against physicians. Until inconsistent testimony resulted in an overturned verdict, he was widely used. Federal Defense Attorney Ronald Chapman cross examines Munzing during the prelim of a Macomb County Michigan Doctor accused of overprescribing.

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Trump’s 11th Amendment Brief: Rooted in History or Wishful Thinking?

Trump’s Supreme Court brief underscores the motive behind Jack Smith’s January 6th Prosecution of Donald Trump. Standing in Jack’s way is a rich tapestry of cases from Marbury v. Madison to Fitzgerald clearly rejecting his theory. The Separation of Powers demands that presidents be immunised from their official acts. Federal Defense Attorney analyzes Trump’s Supreme Court Brief.

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Legal Analysis: Fani Willis Recusal Order

Fani Willis takes the stand in Fulton County to face questioning about her affair with special prosecutor as well as funds used to finance vacations. Nathan Wade was hired by Fani Willis to prosecute Former President Donald Trump and since has faced a motion to recuse by Natalie Merchant and Trump’s Lawyers.

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Joe Biden: Playing Dumb?

Joe Biden's mental capacity is in question, but did special prosecutor Robert Hur do his due diligence to answer the most important questions of his investigation? Ronald Chapman II, federal criminal defense attorney, talks about the implications Robert Hur's investigation outcome and its impact on modern-day justice.

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Biden’s Age Defense: “The FBI knows my house better than I do”

Robert Hur, special counsel sat down with Congress after producing a transcript of Joe Biden’s classified records interview with the DOJ. Hur’s report claims that Biden is too old to prosecute and a jury would not convict. Was Biden’s failing memory a defense tactic? Or should Joe Biden face prosecution in this classified records saga?

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Hunter Biden: Vindictive Prosecution?

Special Counsel Weiss responds to Hunter Biden’s claims of selective prosecution alleging that Biden Feigned a conspiracy when he realized the nature of his plea agreement. Hunter Biden was indicted for tax fraud as well as a gun charge and has admittedly used prostitutes and smoked crack cocaine.

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6th Circuit Delivers Bench Slap of Compassionate Release Petition

The new compassionate release law in 2023 and 2024 known as the first step act are being utilized by federal defendants to receive compassionate release from prison. However be careful filing a compassionate release petition or compassionate release letter to the judge, you may spark their anger. A new 6th circuit opinion sheds light.

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Sorting Out Trump’s Trials

Sorting through Donald Trump’s trial schedule while he is the frontrunner for the Republican nomination is challenging. Neil Cavuto of Fox News asked Ron to break down Trump’s trial calendar and a host of issues involving Trump’s cases in Fouton County Georgia, Miami, D.C. with Fani Willis and Jack Smith.

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Challenge to 3rd Cir. Expansion of Fraud Statutes Seeks Cert.

In United States v. Kousisis, Defendant challenges a federal wire fraud conviction under the fraud in the inducement theory. In this case, the 3rd Circuit expanded federal fraud statutes to include a theory where there was a false statement hat induced the victim to contract. Such an extension post Ciminelli would be an expansion of statutes to cover garden variety breaches of contract.

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SCOTUS Trump Immunity Order Gives Hint into Decision

One word in the Supreme Court order hints at their immunity decision. The Supreme Court granted Trump's. The case is set for a decision in May or June which may impact Jack Smith’s trial date before Judge Tanya Chutkin in the District of Colombia. Jack Smith must conclude the trial before the general election. With Fani Willis’s case falling apart, more pressure is on him to proceed.

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Legal Analysis: Fani Willis Recusal Order

Fani Willis takes the stand in Fulton County to face questioning about her affair with special prosecutor as well as funds used to finance vacations. Nathan Wade was hired by Fani Willis to prosecute Former President Donald Trump and since has faced a motion to recuse by Natalie Merchant and Trump’s Lawyers.

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If Elected, Can Trump Shut Down the Border? SCOTUS Has Spoken

As Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Biden spar over the US border with Mexico, the Supreme Court prepares to hear United States v. Texas. Several cases including Trump v. Hawaii and United States v. Arizona show that the president has broad powers over border control and immigration issues. Ron Chapman analyzes these cases in the article and on NPR.

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