Jacqueline Thomsen

Jacqueline Thomsen, based in Washington, is a reporter covering D.C. federal courts and the legal side of politics. Contact her at [email protected] and follow her on Twitter @jacq_thomsen.

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February 14, 2020 | National Law Journal

Summer Zervos' Lawyer Subpoenaed Hope Hicks for Testimony in Trump Defamation Suit

Hicks could become the first sitting White House official called to testify in a private civil suit against Trump if Zervos' lawsuit and subpoena are allowed to proceed.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

4 minute read

February 13, 2020 | National Law Journal

Chief DC Judge Defends Amy Berman Jackson Ahead of Stone Sentencing: Public Criticism 'Is Not a Factor'

President Donald Trump has personally targeted U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson, who is presiding over Roger Stone's case, ahead of Stone's sentencing next week.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

2 minute read

February 13, 2020 | National Law Journal

Stunning Reinhardt Sexual Harassment Allegations Prompt Talk of Next Steps on Judicial Misconduct

Former law clerk Olivia Warren's testimony about alleged sexual harassment from the late Judge Stephen Reinhardt is helping to spur members of Congress to act further on judicial misconduct.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

8 minute read

February 13, 2020 | National Law Journal

Former Law Clerk Alleges Repeated Sexual Harassment by Late Judge Stephen Reinhardt

The claims came during testimony at a House subcommittee hearing on sexual misconduct in the federal judiciary.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

5 minute read

February 13, 2020 | Law.com

Trump Watch: All the President's Angry Lawyers + Beryl Howell Defends Roger Stone's Judge

This week's spectacular meltdown over Roger Stone's sentence is just the latest incident of Trump being less-than-thrilled with DOJ lawyers.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

9 minute read

February 12, 2020 | National Law Journal

DOJ's Roger Stone Debacle Puts New Focus on Judge Amy Berman Jackson

Former federal judges said Jackson would be within her rights to question DOJ about how to weigh its conflicting sentencing recommendations for the Trump ally.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

7 minute read

February 11, 2020 | National Law Journal

Every Roger Stone Prosecutor Quit the Case After Main Justice Overrode Their Call for Tougher Sentence

The prosecutors' withdrawals from Stone's case are an apparent rebuke of the DOJ's retraction of the initial sentencing memorandum.

By Jacqueline Thomsen | C. Ryan Barber

11 minute read

February 11, 2020 | National Law Journal

A Nonprofit, Six Flags & Chickasaw Nation: NRA Lawyers Target Ex-PR Firm's Clients in 'Blitzkrieg-Scale' Subpoena Feud

Lawyers for Ackerman McQueen have gone to three federal courts to challenge what it describes as "harassing" subpoenas issued by the NRA.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

8 minute read

February 11, 2020 | National Law Journal

DC Circuit Again Rejects Attorney's Push to Get More Info on Trump's Financial Disclosure Form

In tossing attorney Jeffrey Lovitky's lawsuit, the panel said he "has highlighted a potential for mischief."

By Jacqueline Thomsen

4 minute read

February 10, 2020 | National Law Journal

Feds Ask for Up to 9 Years in Prison for Roger Stone, Citing 'Contempt for This Court'

"Stone's criminal conduct was not an act of desperation," prosecutors wrote. "Rather, his conduct was undertaken purposefully, by someone who knew exactly what he was doing."

By Jacqueline Thomsen

7 minute read

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