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Litigator in Chief: Trump’s Early Term Court Battles

Feb-13-2025

Litigator in Chief: Trump’s Early Term Court Battles

Constitutional attorney Ronald W. Chapman II analyzes the ongoing legal battles against President Donald Trump’s executive actions. With at least 45 lawsuits pending, challenges range from birthright citizenship to federal spending disputes and LGBTQ+ rights policies. Chapman breaks down how these cases navigate the federal court system, what early rulings...

The New Silk Road

Jan-23-2025

The New Silk Road

The epic tale of Ross Ulbricht and Silk Road is not yet over. Donald Trump pardoned Ross on day 1 of his presidency. But why? What are Trump’s plans for Ulbricht. Ron Chapman explores the libertarian ideals that fueled his federal charges, the FBI’s high-stakes bust, and the ongoing battle...

SCOTUS: Trump is immune, but what is an official act?

Jul-1-2024

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?

Why the Assange Plea Erodes Rule of Law

Jun-26-2024

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.

Legal Analysis and Order: Trial Unlikely After Fulton Trump Dismissal

Mar-13-2024

Legal Analysis and Order: Trial Unlikely After Fulton Trump Dismissal

Scott McAfee dismissed six charges against Trump and 18 charges against others. However, Georgia Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee's partial dismissal of the indictment still leaves much of the indictment intact. Fani Willis will appeal if he is not recused.

Sorting Out Trump’s Trials

Mar-4-2024

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 Fulton County Georgia, Miami, D.C. with Fani Willis and Jack Smith.

SCOTUS Delivers Blow to Colorado “High” Court

Mar-4-2024

SCOTUS Delivers Blow to Colorado “High” Court

In Trump v. Anderson, the Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision, reversed the Colorado Supreme Court's ruling which had ordered that Donald J. Trump be excluded from the 2024 presidential primary ballot based on Section 3 of the Fourteenth Amendment.

Legal Analysis: Fani Willis Recusal Order

Feb-28-2024

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...

This SCOTUS Case May Upend  January 6th and Trump Prosecutions

Dec-22-2023

This SCOTUS Case May Upend January 6th and Trump Prosecutions

Jack Smith’s January 6th prosecutions of Donald Trump and 500 other defendants are in jeopardy. Supreme Court granted certiorari in Fischer v. United States a case to determine if the Sarbanes Oxly statute criminalizing obstruction of an official proceeding, 18 U.S.C. 1512 requires a tangible item. The Supreme Court will...

Trump v. Colorado: Colorado High Court Decision in Gorsuch’s Hands

Dec-20-2023

Trump v. Colorado: Colorado High Court Decision in Gorsuch’s Hands

Colorado Supreme Court determined that Donald Trump cannot be on the primary ballot. The case is now headed to the Supreme Court where justices are almost certain to overturn Colorado and keep Donald Trump on the ballot for the 2024 presidential election primary.

The 1st Amendment Defense

Nov-26-2023

The 1st Amendment Defense

First Amendment protections in federal criminal cases have a long history of spirited litigation. The Supreme Court has delivered mixed results in federal criminal cases. Learn about first amendment defenses from winning federal criminal defense attorney Ronald W Chapman II. 

Trump Heads to Fulton County Jail

Aug-23-2023

Trump Heads to Fulton County Jail

Federal Criminal Defense Attorney Ronald W. Chapman II explains Trump’s Fulton County Booking procedures that he hand the other 19 defendants can expect to face.

Everything you need to know about the Trump indictment…

Jun-9-2023

Everything you need to know about the Trump indictment…

Donald Trump has been indicted and here is everything you want to know. Will Trump go to jail? Where will the case be tried? What are the charges? Federal criminal defense attorney Ronald W. Chapman II breaks down the charges.

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