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Cato Daily Podcast
Donald Trump Convicted
May 31, 2024
Legal expert Clark Neily from Cato Institute discusses the criminal prosecution of Donald Trump on falsifying business records. Topics include charge stacking in the criminal justice system, Trump's case appeal, and the decline in prosecutors' courtroom experience.
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- The Trump case highlighted flaws in the criminal justice system, emphasizing the disparity in treatment between high-profile individuals and ordinary defendants.
- Prosecutors strategically stacked charges, turning misdemeanors into felonies, showcasing the impact of legal strategies in criminal trials.
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Donald Trump Found Guilty on 34 Counts of Business Record Falsification
Donald Trump, former president, was found guilty on 34 counts related to falsifying business records. The case highlighted the collision of a corrupt politician with a flawed justice system. Prosecutors strategically stacked charges, turning misdemeanors into felonies. Despite the severity of the charges, Trump was handled with relative leniency compared to the average defendant.
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