Report: New video shows indicted Trump ally at Capitol on Jan. 6
Aug 18, 2023
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Guests Bomani Jones, Ńse Ufot, Tanya Miller, Joyce Vance, and David Corn discuss topics including new evidence in the Capitol attack, voter suppression in Georgia, and exploitation of athletes
The lawsuit filed by Michael Oher against his adoptive family highlights the exploitation that can occur in the world of sports and raises questions about the treatment of young athletes.
Florida State University's financial deal with JP Morgan Chase and a private equity firm raises concerns about the financial exploitation of college athletes and the need for fair compensation and greater protections.
Deep dives
Michael Oher files lawsuit against family from 'The Blind Side'
Michael Oher, the inspiration behind the movie 'The Blind Side', has filed a lawsuit against the family who adopted him, alleging that he was exploited for their financial gain. Oher claims that the family tricked him into signing a document that made them his conservators instead of his adoptive parents, and that they used their power to secure millions of dollars in royalties from the film while he received no compensation. The family denies the allegations, stating that Oher was aware of the arrangement. This case highlights the exploitation that can occur in the world of sports and raises questions about the treatment of young athletes.
Florida State seeks financial deal with banks in conference move
Florida State University is seeking a financial deal with JP Morgan Chase and a private equity firm to fund its move to a new conference with higher paying TV deals. Under the proposed deal, the bankers would help finance the move, and in return, they would receive a portion of future sponsorships and TV rights profits. This news raises concerns about the financial exploitation of college athletes, as they receive no direct compensation while schools and financial entities profit off their talents. It also adds to the ongoing discussion of the need for fair compensation and greater protections for student-athletes.
Roger Stone caught on tape discussing elector plot
Roger Stone, a longtime ally of Donald Trump, was caught on tape speaking about the elector plot just days after the 2020 election. In the recording, Stone discusses the need to lobby Republican legislatures to make the final decision on who the state legislatures authorize to be sent to the Electoral College. Stone's comments provide further evidence of efforts to overturn the election results and raise questions about potential interference in the democratic process. This revelation adds to the ongoing scrutiny surrounding the actions of Trump allies and their role in attempts to undermine the 2020 election.
MSNBC’s Jason Johnson hosts “The Beat” on Friday, August 18, and reports on Trump’s coup trial, Mike Roman, the Georgia probe and voter suppression. Bomani Jones, Ńse Ufot, Tanya Miller, Joyce Vance and David Corn join.
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