Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts

Will the Supreme Court Step Into Trump’s Hush Money Conviction?

Jun 1, 2024

Exploring the implications of Trump's hush money conviction, potential appeal, Supreme Court intervention, and the role of a gag order. Guest Ryan Goodman provides expert analysis on the legal proceedings and political ramifications.

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Donald Trump convicted of 34 felony counts for hush money payments, setting accountability precedent.

Jury emphasized election fraud in Trump's case, showing significance of legal adherence and implications.

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Donald Trump Convicted of Felony Crimes

Former President Donald Trump convicted of 34 felony counts for falsifying business records to hide hush money payments before the 2016 election. The New York prosecution led by Alvin Bragg resulted in a unanimous guilty verdict on all counts, even amidst significant defense tactics and threats by Trump. This landmark conviction reflects the accountability and rule of law even for individuals like Trump who appeared immune.

Introduction

3min

Accountability and Legal Developments in the Criminal Justice System

7min

Navigating Legal and Political Minefields

9min

Discussion on Gag Order and Legal Processes, Sponsor Break for NetSuite by Oracle

3min

Implications of Trump's Hush Money Conviction Appeal

26min

Exploring Trial Information and Liberalism with Ryan Goodman

3min

As a jury in Lower Manhattan responded with “guilty” to all 34 felony counts in former President and presumptive GOP presidential nominee Donald J. Trump’s hush money trial on Thursday, dozens and dozens more questions began to swirl. Will Trump appeal? On what grounds? Will Justice Juan Merchan sentence Trump to jail time? Will the US Supreme Court intervene? Is the gag order still active and in place? Luckily, we have the perfect guest on Amicus to answer all those questions to the extent that it is humanly and expert lawyerly possible. Ryan Goodman is the Anne and Joel Ehrenkranz Professor of Law at New York University School of Law. He served as special counsel to the general counsel of the Department of Defense (2015-16). He is also the founding co-editor-in-chief of the national security online forum, Just Security, a vital resource if you are trying to follow the many trials and appeals of Donald J Trump.

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Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts

Will the Supreme Court Step Into Trump’s Hush Money Conviction?