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The Lawfare Podcast
Trump’s Trials and Tribulations: A Surprise Plea in Fulton County
Oct 21, 2023
Sidney Powell, the Kraken lawyer, pleads guilty in a plea deal in Fulton County Superior Court. The hosts discuss the implications of the plea deal for Ken Chesebro and his upcoming trial. They also talk about recent pleadings in Fulton County and their potential impact on federal cases, including the federal case against Trump. The podcast covers topics such as government restrictions on inflammatory speech, energy resilience, and presidential immunity. They delve into discussions about restrictions on photos and broadcasting from the court, the persistence of conspiracy theories, and the historical significance of certain documents. Additionally, the speakers compare Trump to historical and fictional leaders, explore a surprise plea agreement in the Fulton County prosecution, and discuss the implications of state plea agreements for federal cooperation.
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- The Trump team's primary defense strategy is to delay proceedings rather than contest charges on their merits, and Sidney Powell's guilty plea is not expected to affect this strategy.
- NBC and a press coalition have submitted applications to televise the DC Trump trial, arguing that the ban on broadcast or photography in the courtroom may be unconstitutional, but the court's ruling on these applications remains uncertain.
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Trump team's defense strategy unlikely to change despite Sidney Powell's plea
The guilty plea of Sidney Powell and potential subsequent pleas are not expected to impact the overall defense strategy of the Trump team. Their primary strategy is to delay proceedings rather than contest the charges on their merits. Furthermore, given Sidney Powell's credibility issues, her role in the future trial is uncertain. While she may provide factual information beneficial to investigators, her testimony might not hold much weight in court due to her controversial statements and behavior.
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