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Breaking down the legal case at the center of the political universe
Apr 22, 2024
Dan Horowitz, a defense lawyer with a background in prosecuting white collar crimes, dives into the explosive legal case against Donald Trump. He breaks down the hush money payments from 2016 and the intricate criminal fraud allegations. Horowitz discusses the challenges posed by Michael Cohen's reliability as a witness and the prosecution's strategies to support his claims. The conversation highlights the ethical dilemmas faced in high-stakes legal battles and the complexities inherent in proving election-related fraud.
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- Trump faces felony charges for covering up hush money payments during his presidential campaign.
- Importance of witness credibility and legal intricacies in Trump's defense against election fraud allegations.
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Trump Faces Felony Charges in Multiple Cases
Donald Trump is charged with felony violations in multiple criminal cases, including charges related to false statements made to cover up other crimes. Despite Trump's public outcry against the indictments, the legal proceedings have begun in court. This marks the first criminal trial of a former U.S. president, with prosecutors alleging election fraud through hush money payments made during Trump's presidential campaign.
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