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Political figures dominated courtroom coverage in 2024. Here's where their cases stand.


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Published in Politics and Government on Tuesday, December 31st 2024 at 17:40 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • It marked the first criminal conviction of a former president and the first criminal conviction of a sitting president's child. Lawmakers in both chambers faced criminal charges. And lawyers, aides and allies to those political figures were ensnared in legal troubles of their own.

The article from MSN discusses the legal proceedings involving several high-profile political figures in 2024. It highlights the ongoing cases against former President Donald Trump, who faces multiple charges including election interference, mishandling classified documents, and financial misconduct. Trump's legal battles are spread across different jurisdictions, with significant attention on his federal election subversion case and a New York case regarding hush money payments. Additionally, the article covers the legal challenges faced by other politicians like Senator Bob Menendez, accused of bribery and corruption, and Representative George Santos, indicted on charges of fraud, money laundering, and theft of public funds. The piece also mentions the case against Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, for tax evasion and illegal firearm possession. Each case is at various stages, with some nearing trial dates while others are still in preliminary hearings, reflecting a broad spectrum of legal scrutiny on political figures across party lines.

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