Breaking!! Damning New Tapes From Trump Lawyer + A Conversation with Harry Litman
Sep 11, 2023
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Former US Attorney and legal commentator Harry Litman discusses the new tapes from Trump's lawyer and the impact on Georgia's investigation. They explore the FBI search of Mar-a-Lago, upcoming trials, financial strain faced by defendants, and the potential outcomes for Trump's legal cases, including a hung jury and the use of voice memos as evidence.
Trump pressured his attorney to obstruct investigators and hide classified documents, revealed in voice memos by Evan Cochran.
The potential for cooperation and flipping on Trump is increasing among co-defendants due to financial strain and mounting evidence.
Trump's legal battles have significant political implications, with potential convictions or hung juries being spun as exoneration by Trump and impacting the perception of the American people.
Deep dives
Trump pressured his former attorney to withhold documents from investigators
In a series of voice memos made by former attorney Evan Cochran, it was revealed that Trump had pressured Cochran to obstruct investigators from reclaiming classified documents. The memos detailed Trump's efforts to defy a federal subpoena and hide the documents from both the FBI and his own attorney. The recordings have become a key piece of evidence in the special counsel's case against Trump.
The importance of cooperation and flipping on Trump
As the cases against Trump and his 18 co-defendants proceed, the potential for cooperation and flipping on Trump continues to increase. The financial strain on the defendants, coupled with the mounting evidence, makes cooperation a rational choice. The first person to cooperate usually gets the best deal, while those who refuse to cooperate face financial ruin and strong cases against them. The possibility of flipping on Trump is a significant factor in the trials and could lead to more damning testimony against him.
The challenge of scheduling multiple trials
With multiple trials and hearings involving Trump, scheduling becomes a significant challenge. It is unlikely that all the trials can be held before the upcoming election, and some may extend well into the future. The length of the trials, coupled with the financial strain on the defendants, makes cooperation an attractive option that could potentially lead to shorter trials and more favorable outcomes.
The potential political impact of Trump's legal battles
Regardless of the legal outcomes, Trump's legal battles have significant political implications. A conviction or even a hung jury can be spun by Trump as an exoneration, fueling his continued political narrative and rallying his base. However, from a legal perspective, the evidence against Trump is strong, and his chances of an acquittal are slim. The real question is how his legal battles will shape the perception of the American people and impact the future of the country.
Trump's legal trials and the challenge of speedy trial
The podcast episode discusses the various legal trials that Trump and his associates are facing, particularly focusing on the challenge of speedy trial. The speaker explains that while some defendants wish for separate trials, the judge is unlikely to grant it. The discussion also highlights the likelihood of plea deals and the potential damage these trials could do to Trump's reputation. The October 23rd trial date is mentioned, but the speaker suggests that delays and continuances are likely to occur, and the trials could stretch for several months.
The significance of evidence and potential damage from key witnesses
The podcast episode delves into the significance of evidence and potential damage that key witnesses can cause to Trump's case. The discussion involves the importance of voice memos and contemporaneous notes made by Trump's lawyer, Evan Cochran, during discussions with Trump about compliance with subpoenas. The speaker emphasizes the revelatory nature of these recordings and the potential impact they could have in the trial. The conversation also touches upon the question of which co-defendant poses the most legal threat to Trump and who has the potential to cause the most damage. Meadows and Giuliani are mentioned as possible candidates.
Mea Culpa welcomes back our old friend Harry Litman, the former US Attorney and Deputy Assistant Attorney General. Litman is currently the legal affairs columnist for the Los Angeles Times and a professor of Constitutional Law at UCLA and UCSD. Harry can be seen as a legal and political commentator on CBS, NPR MSNBC, and CNN. Litman is also the creator and host of the Talking Feds Podcast. Check out their latest show featuring a who’s who of prosecutorial muscle and special guests like former Senator Al Franken. Also, make sure to check out their new YouTube channel. They may have a face for radio but its content you won’t want to miss. New episodes are posted daily and he features the greatest legal minds and tough as nails former prosecutors breaking down the legal news and all things Trump indictment. But today Harry is here to give us the rundown on what’s happening in Georgia and discuss just what was on Evan Corcoran’s phone and how it will damage Donald Trump. So let’s go now to that conversation.
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