Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Trump's Remarks Risk Fair Trials, Judges Warn

10/7/2025

28 2

Center

Trump's Remarks Threaten Trials

Defense lawyers say comments by Donald Trump threaten fair trials for Luigi Mangione and Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
U.S. District Judge Margaret Garnett rebuked Justice Department and warned remarks may breach rules.
Trump's remarks, including calling James Comey a 'dirty cop,' could support dismissals for selective prosecution.
District Judge Waverly Crenshaw cited vindictiveness risk in Abrego Garcia's case, granting evidentiary hearing.

Left

Yusi Declines Charges

Elizabeth Yusi, a Virginia prosecutor, plans to decline charges against Letitia James.
She cites lack of probable cause for mortgage fraud.
President Trump has publicly pressed for James's prosecution.
Trump appointed interim United States attorney Lindsey Halligan, who lacks prosecutorial experience, after firing Erik Siebert.
James' attorney says she did not commit fraud and provides evidence to counter the claims.

1 of 2

Trump's Remarks Threaten Trials

Defense lawyers say comments by Donald Trump threaten fair trials for Luigi Mangione and Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
U.S. District Judge Margaret Garnett rebuked Justice Department and warned remarks may breach rules.
Trump's remarks, including calling James Comey a 'dirty cop,' could support dismissals for selective prosecution.
District Judge Waverly Crenshaw cited vindictiveness risk in Abrego Garcia's case, granting evidentiary hearing.

1 / 2