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Post-Trial and Pre-Trial

Jun 11, 2024
Veteran prosecutors Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord discuss Trump's sentencing in New York, gag order lifting, Attorney General Garland's OpEd, Judge Cannon's schedule revisions in Florida documents case, and Georgia racketeering case being stayed pending appeal.
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Quick takeaways

  • Addressing threats to Justice Department from dangerous conspiracy theories undermining public trust.
  • Discussion on legal challenges surrounding special counsel's appointment in prosecuting Donald Trump.

Deep dives

Attorney General's Op-Ed on Justice Department Threats

The Attorney General's op-ed in the Washington Post addresses threats to the Justice Department, highlighting dangerous conspiracy theories undermining public trust. False claims, particularly on the Manhattan case's control by the U.S. Department of Justice, pose risks. Despite debunking efforts, a significant number of Republicans believe in these theories, emphasizing the critical need to address misinformation.

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