The Jordan Harbinger Show

843: Elie Honig | How the Rich Get Away with Crime

Jun 6, 2023

Elie Honig, a CNN senior legal analyst and former prosecutor, dives into how wealthy individuals manipulate the justice system to escape consequences. He discusses the use of wiretaps and informants as key strategies for gathering evidence against powerful criminals. Honig highlights how political donations can lead to special treatment in prosecutions, raising ethical concerns. Despite its flaws, he encourages maintaining faith in the justice system, emphasizing the complexities and challenges faced by prosecutors when tackling high-profile cases.

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Elie Honig

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Justice and Influence: Unraveling Accountability

11min

Confessions and Credibility in Criminal Law

4min

The Complexities of Mob Justice

9min

The Intricacies of Wiretapping and Surveillance

5min

Inside the Mind of the Mob: Wiretaps and Informants

8min

Loyalty and Legal Representation in Crime

16min

The Ethical Dilemma of Political Donations

5min

The Politics of Prosecution

8min

10.

The Complexities of Credibility in Court

17min

11.

Understanding the Resilience of the Justice System

2min

12.

Navigating Fame, Loss, and Human Nature in Crisis

2min

13.

Evasion Tactics of the Powerful: Inside the Justice System's Flaws

3min

Elie Honig (@eliehonig) is a CNN senior legal analyst, former federal and state prosecutor, Emmy nominee, podcast host, and columnist. He is the bestselling author of Hatchet Man: How Bill Barr Broke the Prosecutor’s Code and Corrupted the Justice Department, and his latest book is Untouchable: How Powerful People Get Away with It.

What We Discuss with Elie Honig:

How the rich and powerful exploit flaws in the justice system to evade accountability while being able to afford lengthy trials and secure better plea deals.
Why using wiretaps and flipping complicit parties are essential tactics for gathering evidence against the people at the top.
How intermediaries are used to shield the rich and powerful from being held responsible for crimes committed in their name.
Why donations to political candidates can lead to special treatment during prosecution, indicating potential corruption.
Why we shouldn't completely abandon faith in the justice system despite its numerous imperfections.
And much more...

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