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Jury's out

May 30, 2024
Perry Stein, a Justice Department reporter, joins the crew to discuss closing arguments in Trump's New York trial. They explore witness credibility, trial strategies, legal intricacies, Trump's involvement, and the jury deliberations on felony counts.
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Quick takeaways

  • Defense emphasized caution with Cohen's words to prevent Trump's conviction.
  • Prosecution relied on tangible evidence like phone records to establish Trump's guilt.

Deep dives

The Jury Deliberation Process and Closing Arguments

The podcast episode delves into the crucial moment of waiting for the jury to decide on 34 felony counts in the trial of Donald Trump. The defense emphasized not trusting Michael Cohen's words to avoid sending Trump to jail. The defense lawyer faced criticism for implying jail time, leading to a curative instruction from the judge. Cohen's testimony aimed to connect Trump to the charges, portraying a contrite and measured demeanor despite defense attempts to challenge his credibility.

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