The Megyn Kelly Show Failures of Biased Judge in Sham Trump Trial, with Alan Dershowitz and Mark Geragos | Ep. 805
May 30, 2024
Alan Dershowitz, Professor Emeritus at Harvard and author of "Get Trump," teams up with Mark Geragos, a high-profile criminal defense attorney and podcast host, to dissect the controversial Trump trial. They delve into the perceived bias of Judge Merchan, likening him to a 'prosecutor in a robe.' Discussion turns to juror pressures, potential media impact on verdicts, and the trial’s political ramifications leading into the 2024 election. The duo also emphasizes the need for transparency and why televised trials could benefit public understanding.
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Object to Jury Instructions
- Always object to bad jury instructions; otherwise, you lose appeal rights.
- The defense going first is insane, especially without knowing all charges.
Missing Witness Instruction
- The missing witness instruction's absence is a major gap in the Trump case.
- The defense's refusal to question Weisselberg is a critical error.
Judge's Bias
- Judge Merchan's bias is evident in his rulings, favoring the prosecution.
- New York practitioners hesitate to criticize him due to fear of reprisal.
