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Zoe Tillman
For Zoe Tillman's latest contributions to The Japan Times, see below:
Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Sep 15, 2023
Hunter Biden indicted on gun charges
Any charges against Biden are almost certain to be weaponized by Donald Trump and conservatives in his bid to regain the White House.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has been charged with conspiring to obstruct the results of the 2020 election.
WORLD / Politics
Aug 17, 2023
Musk accused of favoring Trump in battle with DOJ over tweets
The special counsel’s office argued that Twitter was asking for "special" treatment for Trump that wouldn’t be available to other users.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump, a candidate for the Republican presidential nomination, arrives at Reagan National Airport in Washington en route to his arraignment in federal court on Thursday.
WORLD
Aug 4, 2023
Trump pleads not guilty to charges of obstructing election
After the hearing, the former U.S. president briefly addressed reporters at the Washington airport, calling it a "very sad day for America.”
Former U.S. President Donald Trump makes his way inside the Manhattan Criminal Courthouse in New York on April 4. Trump was indicted on Monday over his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election — the most serious legal threat yet to the former president as he campaigns to return to the White House.
WORLD / Politics
Aug 2, 2023
Trump charged with conspiracy for efforts to overturn 2020 election
The indictment alleges Trump knowingly spread lies about the election in order to undermine public faith in the vote and remain in power.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / FOCUS
Apr 8, 2023
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’ travels highlight gaps in disclosure rules
The latest incident has raised concerns about whether the judiciary’s existing regulations are enough to expose potential conflicts of interest and ethics violations.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 16, 2022
Trump documents will be reviewed by retiring judge, court says
The Justice Department has already appealed the appointment of the special master at the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 8, 2022
‘Special master’ wanted: Must keep secrets and ignore Trump’s barbs
That person will review documents seized from the former president's Mar-a-Lago home as part of a probe into his handling of sensitive government records.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 11, 2022
Trump taps small, trusted pool of lawyers as legal woes mount
Overlapping circles when it comes to who has represented the former U.S. president and those around him could pose conflicts of interests as cases progress.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 10, 2022
Trump search was unprecedented, but records case will be tough
While the raid is 'uncharted territory” for the U.S., it isn't a foregone conclusion that Trump is in serious legal jeopardy.

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