The chapter presents a mock trial discussing whether Trump's convictions should stand, focusing on arguments for tossing the verdict due to procedural and substantive due process rights violations. The debate covers topics like the specificity of indictments, presidential immunity, falsification of records for campaign aid, and the impact of the Supreme Court's rulings on the case.
Donald Trump was found guilty of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, but legal scholars question whether it could be overturned in an appeal or due to a new Supreme Court ruling. Those arguing for New York say no individual, even a president, is above the law. Those arguing for the defendant say his actions were within the scope of his official duties. Now we debate: Mock Trial: Should Trump’s Conviction Stand?
For the Appellee: Erwin Chemerinsky, Dean of the UC Berkeley School of Law
For the Appellant: Randy Zelin, Trial Attorney; Adjunct Law Professor at Cornell Law School
Emmy award-winning journalist John Donvan moderates
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