Weekend Law: SBF Gets 25 Years & Trump's First Criminal Trial
Mar 29, 2024
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Former federal prosecutor and legal reporters discuss Sam Bankman-Fried's 25-year prison sentence. Professor explores Supreme Court abortion pill arguments. Bloomberg reporter talks about Trump's cash crunch and upcoming trial.
Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison for criminal activities.
Donald Trump faces cash crunch issues in civil cases, impacting his defense strategy.
Deep dives
Trump's Financial Strains
Donald Trump's net worth has soared to $7.2 billion with his media company going public. However, he faced challenges meeting the financial demands of civil cases. Trump struggled to cover liabilities arising from civil cases like the $83.3 million defamation trial and $454 million civil fraud penalty. Despite the increase in wealth, cash flow issues forced him to seek lower bond amounts in these cases.
Hush Money Trial Delay
The trial for the hush money case against Trump, set for March, was delayed to April 15 due to late document production by federal prosecutors. Trump's defense wanted access to documents related to his ex-lawyer Michael Cohen's federal case. The judge expressed frustration over the delayed tactics employed by Trump's defense, emphasizing an expectation of timely and appropriate action.
Gag Order Issued
The Manhattan judge issued a gag order in the hush money trial to restrict Trump from publicly commenting on prosecutors, potential witnesses, or jurors. The order was in response to Trump's history of inflammatory remarks and the need to ensure fair judicial proceedings. The restriction aims to prevent personal attacks that could influence public opinion and jeopardize the case's integrity.
Former federal prosecutor Michael Weinstein, a partner at Cole Schotz and Bloomberg legal reporter Ava Benny-Morrison, discuss Sam Bankman-Fried being sentenced to 25 years in prison. Mary Ziegler, a professor at UC Davis Law School, discusses Supreme Court arguments over the abortion pill. Bloomberg legal reporter Erik Larson discusses Donald Trump’s cash crunch and his first criminal trial starting on April 15th. June Grasso hosts.