The Lawfare Podcast

Lawfare Daily: Trump Trials and Tribulations Weekly Round-up (June 21, 2024)

Jun 23, 2024

Legal experts Anna Bower, Lee Kovarsky, and Martin Lederman discuss the legality of Special Counsel Jack Smith's appointment, appellate issues in Trump's NYC case, filings in Fulton County, and more. They tackle Supreme Court challenges, historical context of special counsel appointments, Judge Cannon's decision, recent court opinions, updates on cases in DC and Fulton County, delay in Supreme Court ruling, and legal ramifications for Trump-related cases.

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Lee Kovarsky

Martin Lederman

Anna Bower

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Appellate potential hinges on unanimosity on unlawful means in Trump's case.

Dissecting unlawful elements crucial for crafting robust appellate strategy.

Appeal strategy in Trump's case emphasizes focus on unanimous agreement on each unlawful means.

Deep dives

Review of 17, 152 Conspiracy Elements

The focal point of the podcast discussion delves into the 17, 152 conspiracy elements charging Trump for unlawfully promoting his candidacy and engaging in a cover-up. The jury had to unanimously agree on the existence of a federal campaign finance violation, other falsified documentation, or a state tax law violation as the unlawful means, without having to concur on a specific one. This aspect presents potential appellate opportunities regarding requiring unanimity on each unlawful mean and potential errors in the jury instructions.

Intro

2min

Supreme Court Challenges and Legal Issues

14min

Legal Arguments and Historical Context of Special Counsel Appointments

23min

Judge Cannon's Unusual Decision and Legal Analysis in the District Court

18min

Analysis of Recent Court Opinion on Jury Unanimity and Unlawful Means

3min

Updates on Cases in DC and Fulton County

6min

Delay in Supreme Court's ruling on immunity case involving President

18min

Legal Ramifications and Concerns for Trump-Related Cases

7min

Updates on Hearing Transcripts and Support for Lawfare

3min

This episode of “Trump's Trials and Tribulations,” was recorded on June 21 in front of a live audience on YouTube and Zoom.

Lawfare Editor-in-Chief Benjamin Wittes spoke to Lawfare Legal Correspondent and Legal Fellow Anna Bower, University of Texas law professor Lee Kovarsky, and Georgetown Law professor Martin Lederman about the Friday hearing on the legality of Special Counsel Jack Smith’s appointment in the classified documents case, the appellate issues at hand in Trump’s NYC case, the latest filings in Fulton County, and more. And of course, they took audience questions from Lawfare Material Supporters on Zoom.

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The Lawfare Podcast

Lawfare Daily: Trump Trials and Tribulations Weekly Round-up (June 21, 2024)

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Review of 17, 152 Conspiracy Elements

Exploring Appellate Potentials and Case Strategies

Effective Appeal Approach under Legal Considerations

Legal Implications of Unlawful Means Instruction

Delays and Appeals in Fulton County Case

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