Judge delays sentencing in Trump's N.Y. criminal case until after election
Trump was convicted in May on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in relation to a "hush money" payment to an adult film star before the 2016 election.
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Trump was convicted in May on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in relation to a "hush money" payment to an adult film star before the 2016 election.
The judge in the former president's "hush money" trial rejected Trump's request that prosecutors be sanctioned for a submitting a deluge of evidence just weeks before the trial's scheduled start.
Judge Juan Merchan said Trump violated the order nine times in recent weeks and fined him $1,000 for each violation.
Jurors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York got their first glimpse of the arguments both sides plan to make.
The case against former President Donald Trump stems from a "hush money" payment of $130,000 to adult film star Stormy Daniels in 2016.
A federal appeals court ordered Daniels to pay Trump more than $121,000 in attorney fees racked up during a 2018 defamation lawsuit that she filed against him.
The former president pleaded not guilty to all charges in a court appearance Tuesday.
Here is what is likely to come next, according to a former prosecutor and law enforcement sources.
The case stems from a "hush money" payment made just days before Trump was elected president in 2016.
Trump attorney Susan Necheles told CBS News that this is speculation from the former president.
Convicted attorney Michael Avenatti is denied bail release, but allowed to visit his Orange County lawyer
A Pasadena appeals court on Friday upheld a federal judge's 2019 ruling to dismiss a lawsuit from adult film star Stormy Daniels against President Donald Trump.
Newport Beach attorney who gained fame by representing porn star Stormy Daniels in lawsuits against President Donald Trump has been convicted of trying to extort sportswear giant Nike.
Federal prosecutors in New York City say Avenatti used a doctored document to divert about $300,000 that Daniels was supposed to get from a book deal.
He stole $4 million from a paraplegic man, which he used to finance a coffee business, prosecutors said.
Stormy Daniels' defamation case against the president was tossed out earlier this year.
Southland attorney Michael Avenatti, who was recently arrested on suspicion of domestic violence and is best known for representing Stormy Daniels, said he will not run for president in 2020.
An actress who says she had a relationship with Michael Avenatti alleges that he dragged her across the floor of his Los Angeles apartment after an argument over money, according to court documents obtained Tuesday by The Associated Press.
The judgment by Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Dennis Landin marks the first time the media-savvy Avenatti is being held personally liable in the case.
President Trump introduced a new nickname for Stormy Daniels, calling her "horseface" in a Tuesday tweet.
A federal judge has dismissed porn actress Stormy Daniels' defamation lawsuit against President Donald Trump.
Michael Avenatti said his client is a "contemporary" of Brett Kavanaugh and was a victim of and witness to sexual assault by the Supreme Court nominee and his friends.
A federal judge says that a tweet the president wrote in April appears to be "rhetorical hyperbole" and speech protected under the First Amendment.
According to the court filing, Michael Cohen and David Pecker worked to suppress potentially damaging claims against candidate Trump.
Her attorney -- Michael Avenatti -- said she was "set up" in a Columbus police sting operation, calling it an "absurd use of law enforcement resources."
The incident took place near the intersection of Charles Willard Street and Harmen Avenue.
An investigation is underway in San Bernardino County after human remains were discovered on a recently purchased Apple Valley property, according to deputies.
Denzer Guzman hit a tiebreaking single with two outs in the seventh inning that sent the Los Angeles Angels to a 5-2 victory over the Athletics.
Mookie Betts' three-run homer capped a nine-run sixth inning that also included consecutive shots by Kyle Tucker and Dalton Rushing as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 15-3 to even a series between the top two teams in the NL West.
An Orange County airport worker who became the subject of a GoFundMe fundraiser that garnered more than $170,000 in donations was united with the woman who started it all on Saturday, more than a month after she spotted him working through pain on the job.
The incident took place near the intersection of Charles Willard Street and Harmen Avenue.
An investigation is underway in San Bernardino County after human remains were discovered on a recently purchased Apple Valley property, according to deputies.
An Orange County airport worker who became the subject of a GoFundMe fundraiser that garnered more than $170,000 in donations was united with the woman who started it all on Saturday, more than a month after she spotted him working through pain on the job.
Hazardous materials cleanup is finally scheduled to take place at GKN Aerospace in Garden Grove next week, a month after a compromised chemical tank at risk of exploding or leaking caused tens of thousands of Orange County residents to evacuate their homes.
Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services officials say that the person was hospitalized with neuroinvasive illness.
Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services officials say that the person was hospitalized with neuroinvasive illness.
A small plane crashed into the Santa Clara Riverbed in Santa Paula on Saturday afternoon, sending the aircraft's pilot to the hospital with minor injuries, according to Ventura County firefighters.
Police said that the woman called to say she had stabbed her ex-boyfriend after he broke into her house and assaulted her.
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputies discovered a "clandestine methamphetamine conversion laboratory" in Palmdale during an illegal dumping call earlier this week, according to a news release from department officials.
An old car dealership lot has been given a breath of new life in Long Beach, now featuring a dedicated food truck park with rotating options that offer a community gathering place with delicious options and entertainment.
An Orange County airport worker who became the subject of a GoFundMe fundraiser that garnered more than $170,000 in donations was united with the woman who started it all on Saturday, more than a month after she spotted him working through pain on the job.
Hazardous materials cleanup is finally scheduled to take place at GKN Aerospace in Garden Grove next week, a month after a compromised chemical tank at risk of exploding or leaking caused tens of thousands of Orange County residents to evacuate their homes.
A team of Rady Children's Hospital oncology nurses in Orange County is using their own set of personal experiences with cancer to help inspire their patients as they face the toughest battles of their lives.
The 71-year-old man accused of beating a duckling to death with a plastic recycling bin in Irvine has been charged with animal cruelty.
Deputies said that the shooting happened on Dec. 20, 2024 on Court Street.
An investigation is underway in San Bernardino County after human remains were discovered on a recently purchased Apple Valley property, according to deputies.
Crews said that the fire was burning at a moderate rate of spread.
Riverside County investigators are seeking additional victims of a Temecula martial arts instructor who was arrested for alleged sexual abuse of a minor this week.
Opponents of the proposed high-voltage power line that would run through parts of Riverside County and Temecula received powerful allies this week from the Riverside County Board of Supervisors and Cal Fire.
A 38-year-old woman was fatally struck by a vehicle in Redlands on Thursday night, according to the Redlands Police Department.
President Trump on Saturday said he has nominated Lance Schroyer to be the next director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Utah is restricting fireworks as the largest wildfire in the nation grows, fueled by dry conditions and gusting winds.
A California appeals court has upheld Harvey Weinstein's 2022 rape and sexual assault conviction.
Michigan State Police said law enforcement and Child Protective Services confirmed a report against Pete Buttigieg was unsubstantiated and false.
As California Gov. Gavin Newsom eyes a 2028 presidential bid, he's calling for a national tax on billionaires and a public stake in AI, though he opposes a state ballot measure to tax billionaires.
Michigan State Police said law enforcement and Child Protective Services confirmed a report against Pete Buttigieg was unsubstantiated and false.
The U.S. military says it hit Iranian targets over Iran's drone attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first American strikes on Iran since the two countries formally agreed to extend a ceasefire last week.
As California Gov. Gavin Newsom eyes a 2028 presidential bid, he's calling for a national tax on billionaires and a public stake in AI, though he opposes a state ballot measure to tax billionaires.
Bolton agreed to pay a $2.25 million fine, pleading guilty to one count of retaining classified national security information.
Californians will vote in November on a controversial proposal to impose a one-time tax on billionaires to help fund federal funding cuts to healthcare for low-income people.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
Los Angeles County health officials on Saturday confirmed the fifth measles case of the year in an international traveler who arrived at Los Angeles International Airport earlier in the week.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
California public health officials said on Wednesday that they have identified a fifth resident who may have been exposed to the Andes hantavirus due to the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
Initial findings showed no evidence of rising statewide unemployment claims from workers in occupations considered highly exposed to AI.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The California State Assembly passed a new bill that they hope can rein in a black market in restaurant reservations.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
Denzer Guzman hit a tiebreaking single with two outs in the seventh inning that sent the Los Angeles Angels to a 5-2 victory over the Athletics.
Mookie Betts' three-run homer capped a nine-run sixth inning that also included consecutive shots by Kyle Tucker and Dalton Rushing as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 15-3 to even a series between the top two teams in the NL West.
Shea Langeliers capped a seven-run rally in the fifth with the Athletics' sixth straight single, backing J.T. Ginn in a 9-3 victory over the Angels on Friday night after Los Angeles fired general manager Perry Minasian.
The San Diego Padres beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-1 for their fourth consecutive win.
The Los Angeles Angels have fired general manager Perry Minasian midway through their sixth consecutive disappointing season under his leadership.
A California appeals court has upheld Harvey Weinstein's 2022 rape and sexual assault conviction.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
A judge has found that a man charged with murder in the stabbing of actor James Handy isn't mentally competent for criminal court proceedings.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
More than 1,400 people were killed after twin earthquakes struck Venezuela earlier this week and search and rescue operations are still ongoing, with some help from Los Angeles County first responders. Brittney Ermon reports.
Hundreds of people gathered in North Hollywood on Saturday for the NoHo Fútbol Fest, which celebrates the pride and community of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Lauren Pozen reports from Boyle Heights, where residents are still working to recover and return to every day life after the Lineage cold storage facility fire covered their neighborhood in heavy smoke and a putrid smell for more than a week.
A San Fernando Valley man organized a pickleball event to help raise money for victims of the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that killed more than 30 people in the Philippines in early June.
John Wayne Airport employee James Blair finally met the woman whose GoFundMe fundraiser raised more than $170,000 for the military veteran still working to put his mother through hospice care.
Some of golf's best are facing off at the U.S. Women's Open at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades over the weekend. The event runs from June 2 to June 7.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
