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Open to Debate

Mock Trial: Is Trump Guilty in the January 6th Case?

Jan 5, 2024
53:15
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Lanny Davis, Attorney and Sara Azari, Criminal Defense Lawyer debate whether Trump is guilty in the January 6th case. The prosecution argues criminal intent, while the defense claims Trump acted under legal advice. Topics discussed include conspiracy, Trump's belief in election irregularities, presidential immunity, and the First Amendment's protection of speech.
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  • The prosecution argues that Donald Trump knowingly conspired to obstruct the election results by spreading false claims about voter fraud.
  • The defense claims that Trump genuinely believed in election irregularities and relied on the advice of his lawyers, arguing that disagreement and reliance on counsel's advice do not constitute criminal intent.

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The trial in Washington, D.C. charging Donald Trump with interfering in the 2020 election

Donald Trump is facing a federal trial accusing him of interfering in the 2020 election, with a specific focus on his attempt to block the certification of the election results. The trial comes three years after the invasion of the U.S. Capitol by Trump supporters on January 6th.

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