Failures of Biased Judge in Sham Trump Trial, with Alan Dershowitz and Mark Geragos | Ep. 805
May 30, 2024
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Legal experts Alan Dershowitz and Mark Geragos discuss the biased Judge Merchan in the Trump trial, the pressure jurors face, the connection to the 2024 election, MSNBC's portrayal of the prosecutor 'Shakespeare,' and the importance of televising trials for transparency.
Judge Merchan's biased rulings in the Trump trial reveal a prosecutor disguised as a judge.
Potential jury pressures and political influences could impact the Trump trial outcome and public perception.
Deep dives
Trump Trial Analysis by Legal Experts
Two legal experts, Alan Dershowitz and Mark Geragos, discuss the Trump trial. Dershowitz criticizes the jury instructions and defense strategy, emphasizing the crucial witnesses not called by the defense. Geragos questions the judge's rulings and approach, highlighting procedural concerns and biased behaviors.
Rulings and Mistakes Impacting the Trial
The legal experts highlight various errors and decisions that could impact the trial's outcome. They point out Judge Mershon's controversial actions, prosecution's misrepresentations, and the lack of expert witnesses allowed to testify on critical matters.
Trial Observations and Predictions
The jury dynamics are scrutinized, indicating potential challenges in reaching a unanimous decision. Geragos predicts the likelihood of a hung jury based on juror interactions and legal backgrounds. Speculations on juror's legal perceptions affecting the verdict and the influence of firm affiliations are discussed.
Impact of Media and Partisanship on Legal Proceedings
Media coverage and biases in legal analysis are addressed, expressing concerns about the portrayal of the trial by different news outlets. The influence of political affiliations on legal interpretations and predictions is highlighted, showing the potentially divisive impact on trial outcomes and public perceptions.
Megyn Kelly is joined by legal experts Alan Dershowitz and Mark Geragos to discuss the failures of Judge Merchan in the Trump business records trial, why his rulings have made clear how biased he is, the way he's a "prosecutor in a robe," what Dersh witnessed when Merchan thought the media had been removed from the courtroom, the pressures jurors could face to convict Trump for fear of backlash, the pressure lawyers face if this goes to appeal, the connection to politics and the 2024 election, MSNBC declaring the prosecutor "Shakespeare" despite the possible lied during closing argument, why this trial should have been televised, and more.