It’s been two years since the insurrection, and the appointment of a special counsel only slowed the prosecution of the former president.
James D. Zirin
James D. Zirin, author and legal analyst, is a former federal prosecutor in New York’s Southern District. He also hosts the public television talk show and podcast Conversations with Jim Zirin.
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How Big a Deal Is the January 6th Committee’s Criminal Referral?
The panel is handing over a mountain of evidence to the Justice Department, but it’s questionable how much of it can be used to make a case against, let alone convict, Donald Trump.
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What Will the Manhattan D.A. Do Next with Trump?
Alvin Bragg won a criminal conviction against the former president’s company. He might have a way to indict Trump himself.
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A Primer On Trump’s Legal Woes
An indictment seems very likely. Conviction is another matter.
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Great Britain’s Conservatives Are Screwing Up The Economy
Prime Minister Liz Truss and her chancellor of the exchequer are to blame. It could be a preview of what happens if Republicans take over in the U.S.
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Can Garland Keep Donald Trump From Office?
Realistically, there aren’t many ways to bar an ex-president from running for office, but a recent New Mexico case raises the possibility of success.
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Indict Trump Over the Mar-a-Lago Documents? Don’t Indict? There’s a Third Option.
A grand jury report puts the facts out there—and avoids the risk of a hung jury.
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The Supreme Court’s Originalist Obsession Continues
The Court’s conservative majority is enthralled with originalism, but it’s really a license for Alito, Thomas, and others to trample abortion rights and unleash guns.
