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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Delayed Justice
- Elie Honig discusses the cases of Harvey Weinstein, Bill Cosby, and Jeffrey Epstein.
- These powerful figures initially evaded accountability until public pressure forced action.
Flipping Mobsters
- Honig learned to flip mobsters by being straightforward, offering strong cases, and ensuring fair treatment.
- This approach yielded valuable cooperation and solved numerous murders, including taking down high-ranking figures.
Building Cases Backwards
- Cooperating witnesses are crucial for building cases, especially against organized crime.
- Honig describes solving murders by working backward from cooperator tips, corroborating with physical evidence and records.
