Tamburino Talks Law

  Many predictions are being made about the rollercoaster final days of the Trump presidency. Could the president issue mass pardons? What are the implications of impeachment? And, could in a last minute move the president resign and be pardoned like President Nixon? Here is my take in Tamburino Talks Law

  As we all continue to process the events at the U.S. Capitol, legal experts are weighing in on just the scope of legal risk that President Trump potentially faces. Here is my take in Tamburino Talks Law

  Charges are starting to come out against rioters who took part in the events at the U.S. Capitol. Most of the charges filed so far are Federal charges based on actions in D.C. and on Federal property. Some have asked if there is any way these rioters could avoid Federal charges? There is one way. But these folks could also potentially face state charges as well. Here is my full take in Tamburino Talks Law

  Even for fans of reality television, the divorce between  Erika Jayne and Tom Girardi is messy.  You have a famous attorney on one side and a celebrity wife on the other side. And, in the middle claims of fraud and abuse. Click the link to hear me sort it all out in this celebrity edition of Tamburino Talks Law

  A Wisconsin pharmacist convinced the world was “crashing down” told police he tried to ruin hundreds of doses of coronavirus vaccine because he believed the shots would mutate people’s DNA, according to court documents released Monday. Police north of Milwaukee, arrested Advocate Aurora Health pharmacist Steven Brandenburg last week following an investigation into the 57 spoiled vials of the Modern vaccine, which officials say contained enough doses to inoculate more than 500 people. Charges are pending. A detective wrote in a probable cause statement that Brandenburg, 46, is an admitted conspiracy theorist and that he told investigators he intentionally tried to ruin the vaccine because it could hurt people by changing their DNA. Misinformation around the COVID-19 vaccines has surged online with false claims circulating on everything from the vaccines’ ingredients to its possible side effects. What are the full scope of charges Brandenburg could face related to tampering with CO...

  A significant development in the George Floyd trial occurred over the holiday. Now both the prosecutors and the defense have filed seeking to delay the trial. These moves have the potential to delay the trial until the summer and the one year anniversary of the case. I spoke with WCCO CBS TV when the news broke. Click here for the full story: https://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2020/12/31/state-asks-for-trial-in-george-floyds-death-to-push-to-june-due-to-covid/

  The death of George Floyd led to calls to dramatically change how public safety is funded in the City of Minneapolis. Now that debate is reaching a new milestone. The Minneapolis City Council and Mayor Jacob Frey are in a budget battle. They're at odds over a series of cuts to the Police Department budget. The cuts are part of a proposal introduced last month by members of the council which takes $7.7 million from the Police Department's budget to fund other public safety programs and initiatives.  Frey is actively considering a budget veto due to the permanent cut to officer capacity. Council members can offer amendments to the budget before voting on the plan Wednesday, December 9th. But that won't be the end of this showdown. Here is my take on how this could all play out in Tamburino Talks Law

  The George Floyd Trial will take place during the COVID-19 pandemic and that has the potential to throw curveballs to the process. Will we be in the midst of a surge as the trial starts? What happens if a member of the jury gets ill? Listen to my preview of what will definitely be an unprecedented situation in Tamburino Talks Law  

For the first time in Minnesota’s history, cameras will be allowed in the courtroom to record every minute of the high-profile criminal trial of four Minneapolis Police officers charged in George Floyd's death. The judge in the case, Peter Cahill, cited the public and media's right to see the trial. And, the ongoing pandemic and concerns over social distancing as additional reasons to allow cameras. But there is some pushback on the judges order. Here is my full take on cameras in the courtroom on for the George Floyd trial  Tamburino Talks Law  

  From cameras in the courtroom to public safety to evidence there is a lot of pretrial activity leading up to the beginning of the George Floyd trial. Here is my preview of what's ahead on Tamburino Talks Law

 

 

  The Trump campaign has suffered a string of major legal loses in court as part of its longshot bid to block Biden's election victory. Which leaves some legal observers wondering if the presidents personal attorney Rudy Giuliani could face real consequences for these frivolous lawsuits. Those consequences could be ethical violations or even disbarment.  Click here for my take on what could be ahead.

  As the Presidential transition begins to take place, will some of the repeated accusations of corrupt and criminal activities against the Trump administration soon turn into actual legal charges? It's a consequential question being asked right now.  Could -or- should a president face criminal charges for acts committed during his time in office? Here is my take on Tamburino Talks Law.

  The new Minnesota executive order addressing COVID-19 from Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is going into effect this week. We're expecting to see new developments around data that drove the decisions to close some businesses and not others. LifeTime Fitness is legally requesting data from the state that drove the decision to close it's doors.  Here is my take on the issue in Tamburino Talks Law

  Police in Arizona are looking at new charges in a very unusual high-profile cry  me case involving unsolved murders and a dooms day cult. I shared my analysis on the case on Court TV this week. Click the link to see the segment:  Tamburino Talks Law on CourtTV

  We are at an unprecedented moment in history where the sitting president continues to question the results of the election without clear and compelling evidence. So just how far could President Trump take his legal challenges and protests of election results? We have a number of milestones we can look use to help us predict what could happen. The most significant date could be Inauguration Day. I explain why in my Tamburino Talks Law

AA US court has rejected an attempt by Britney Spears, 38, to have her father removed as conservator of her estate. A Califorina court rejected an attempt by Britney Spears to have her father removes as a conservator of her estate. Jamie Spears has been his daughter's legal guardian for 12 years, due to concerns about her mental health. Conservatorships are very difficult to remove and many watching this case a wondering if Ms. Spears will be able to regain control of her life and estate. During the hearing in mid-November, Ms Spears' lawyer, Samuel Ingham, said she and her father have no "viable working relationship" and have not spoken in a "long while".  Ms Spears' lawyer also said the pop star was "afraid" of him, and that she would not perform so long as he remained in the role.  Her father's lawyer argued that he always acted in the best interests of his daughter. The judge decide not to remove Ms. Spears father, but did appoint a co-...

  Could the U.S. Government make taking the COVID-19 vaccination mandatory for the public? It's a question some are asking as we navigate this public health crisis. Here is my take in  Tamburino Talks Law

  The issue of Pres. Trumps ability to pardon himself first came up in 2018 around impeachment. At the time, Pres. Trump asserted he had the right to pardon himself under the 25th amendment. Now the topic resurfacing in the media with observers debating whether a president can pardon themselves. It's a open legal question because it's never been test - no president has actually tried to pardon himself.  So, could President Trump pardon himself for any crimes that he may have committed? Listen to my take in Tamburino Talks Law or read the article below. There are no definitive legal answers to that question, but I truly believe that the U.S. Constitution does not allow a president to pardon himself.   Let’s look at a few points: the pardon power in the Constitution, a president’s constitutional obligation to faithfully execute laws, and the structure of our government.  The pardon power is found under Art. II, Sec. 2 of the Constitution and it clearly gives...