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Main Justice

In a Manhattan Courtroom

Apr 16, 2024
Veteran prosecutors Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord discuss jury selection in Trump's criminal trial, motions filed against him, and arguments in the Fischer case. They delve into allegations of contempt violations, due process implications, legal challenges, and detailed jury selection processes in high-profile cases, shedding light on obstruction charges and judicial interpretations.
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  • Trump faces charges of falsifying business records to hide hush money payments to adult film actresses.
  • Supreme Court considers the definition of obstruction of an official proceeding beyond document tampering.

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Charges Against Trump for Falsifying Business Records

Accusations of Trump falsifying business records emerge from the grand jury indictment in New York. The indictment alleges Trump's intent to defraud by making false entries in business records involving payments to his former attorney Michael Cohen. These records aimed to conceal payments made to adult film actresses Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal to suppress damaging information during the election period.

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