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Trump’s Liability Or Opportunity? Two Capitol Police Officers Sue Trump Over Capitol Riot

JonathanTurley

That claim runs directly counter to the controlling case law. In 2011, the court ruled 8-1 in favor of Westboro Baptist Church, an infamous group of zealots who engaged in homophobic protests at the funerals of slain American troops. The Supreme Court still overturned the conviction. In Brandenburg v.

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What Ever Happened to the Prosecution of Donald Trump for Incitement?

JonathanTurley

They knew that a court would throw out such an indictment and, even if they could find a willing judge, any conviction would be thrown out on appeal. The Supreme Court nevertheless overturned his conviction. In Brandenburg v. Likewise, in Hess v.