Legal AF by MeidasTouch Prosecutors Use SEIZED DATA Trump DIDN’T SEE COMING
6 snips
Mar 9, 2024 The discussion dives into the DOJ's strategy using Walt Nauta’s cell and geolocation data to track the movements of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago. Michael Popok reveals how this data will be combined with video footage to construct a compelling timeline of events. The podcast highlights the importance of various seized data sources and the innovative approach the DOJ plans to take by creating a 'day in the life' trial demonstration. There's also a critique of Judge Cannon's practices, impacting trial transparency and progress.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Phone Data Maps Physical Movement
- The DOJ used Walt Nauta's seized phones and provider records to map his location and movements over time.
- That geolocation data can reveal when and where boxes were moved inside and outside Mar-a-Lago.
Assistant Phones Act Like Trackers
- A phone carried by a valet or assistant becomes an effective geo-tracker tied to items they carry.
- Combining that tracking with surveillance video lets prosecutors link specific people to box movements.
Visualizing Mar-a-Lago Activity
- Michael Popok imagines DOJ footage with dark figures identified as Nauta, Carlos, and Yacil moving in and out of rooms.
- He compares Mar-a-Lago operations to a hotel with constant public traffic complicating privacy and surveillance.