Andy & DJ are joined by Timothy Parlatore, founder and managing partner of Parlatore Law Group. They discuss Donald's gag order being reinstated in his NY civil fraud trial, a wave of pneumonia in children in Massachusetts, and the shutdown of thousands of fake Facebook accounts by Meta.
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Donald Trump's gag order has been reinstated by a NY appeals court in his civil fraud trial.
Massachusetts has reported a rise in cases of pneumonia in children.
Thousands of fake Facebook accounts have been shut down by Meta.
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Trump gag order reinstated in New York civil fraud trial
A New York appeals court has reinstated a gag order that prevents former President Donald Trump from commenting about court personnel after he made disparaging comments about a law clerk in his civil fraud trial. The order was imposed after Trump posted a derogatory comment on social media about the law clerk, but his attorneys argue that the bank involved in the trial has testified that there was nothing unusual about the way Trump's company got back into compliance.
Judge denies Trump's subpoena motion for missing January 6 records
Judge Tanya Chutkan has denied former President Donald Trump's motion to subpoena records from the House committee investigating the events of January 6, 2021. The judge stated that the motion appeared to be a fishing expedition and that there was no demonstrated materiality to the issues presented. Trump's attorneys had argued that the records were needed for his defense in the case brought against him regarding the 2020 election interference.
Banker testifies about leniency in loan approvals, bolstering Trump's defense
In the ongoing civil fraud trial against Donald Trump, a banker from Deutsche Bank testified that it was not unusual for the bank to cut a client's stated asset value by 50% and still approve a loan. This testimony bolsters Trump's defense that any asset inflation he may have stated on financial statements was not material to the bank's decision to extend credit. The testimony challenges the notion that Trump committed fraud by inflating his net worth on financial statements used to secure loans.
Discussion on censoring public discourse on social media platforms
There was a discussion on the challenge posed by censoring public discourse on social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter. The argument revolves around whether these platforms, which have become dominant in public conversation, should have the right to censor content, considering the shift from in-person to online conversations. Some argue that these platforms should have restrictions on censorship to protect the principles of free speech and open dialogue, while others suggest the need to depoliticize the criminal justice system to address issues related to censorship and manipulation of public discourse.
Cardinals linebacker Jesse Lakita helps family after blowing a tire
Arizona Cardinals linebacker Jesse Lakita blew a tire on his way to a game and approached a family in Cardinals jerseys for help. They agreed to give him a ride to the stadium, and Lakita made it in time for the game. To show his gratitude, Lakita gave the family tickets to a future game.
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This heartwarming story showcases the kindness and camaraderie that can exist among strangers. Arizona Cardinals linebacker Jesse Lakita, after experiencing a tire mishap on the way to a game, approached a family in Cardinals gear for assistance. The family graciously agreed to give him a ride to the stadium, allowing him to make it on time for the game. In return, Lakita gifted the family tickets to a future Cardinals game. This story serves as a reminder of the goodness and generosity that can be found in people.
In today's episode, Andy & DJ are joined in the studio by the founder and managing partner of Parlatore Law Group, Timothy Parlatore. They discuss Donald's gag order reinstated by the appeals court in his NY civil fraud trial, Massachusetts saying that it's been hit with a wave of pneumonia in children, and the thousands of fake Facebook accounts that were shut down by Meta.
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