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Serious Trouble
An Expensive Settlement
Dec 18, 2024
This episode dives into the hefty settlement Disney's ABC faced over controversial remarks linking Trump to criminal behavior. Legal complexities surround presidential immunity and its implications on Trump's court outcomes. Flynn's failed defamation case against Wilson showcases the tricky line between personal attacks and political speech. Tensions escalate with a healthcare threat incident, while Biden's commutations spark debates on criminal justice reform. The discussion also touches on the fraught concepts of punishment and rehabilitation in an evolving legal landscape.
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- Judge Mershon's ruling emphasizes that personal communications, even from a president, do not qualify for immunity, maintaining legal accountability.
- The substantial $15 million settlement between Trump and ABC highlights his contentious relationship with media outlets amidst ongoing defamation claims.
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Judge Mershon's Ruling on Trump's Conviction
Judge Mershon ruled against a motion to dismiss the convictions of Donald Trump on charges of falsifying business records, despite Trump's team citing presidential immunity. The judge clarified that certain evidence presented during the trial, including communications with White House staff, pertained to private matters rather than official presidential acts, thereby not qualifying for immunity protections. He emphasized the timing of Trump's objections, indicating they were not raised in a timely manner. Ultimately, the judge deemed the evidence strong enough to uphold the convictions, indicating that the core legal principles remained intact.
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