
 THE OFFICIAL MEA CULPA WITH MICHAEL COHEN ARCHIVE
 THE OFFICIAL MEA CULPA WITH MICHAEL COHEN ARCHIVE Rudy Financially Ruined in Defamation Ruling + A Conversation with Michael Steele
 Sep 1, 2023 
 Legendary politician turned political analyst Michael Steele discusses the legal thicket surrounding Trump's criminal trials and provides color commentary on the GOP Debate. They explore Rudy Giuliani's legal troubles and the potential financial ruin he faces. The speakers question the special privileges given to Trump and the allocation of funds to protect him. They also discuss the significance of Trump's mugshot, controversy over its release, and the differential treatment of criminal defendants. Lastly, they express hope for a long legal battle and justice for Giuliani and Trump. 
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 Introduction 
 00:00 • 4min 
 Rudy Giuliani's Legal Troubles 
 03:45 • 22min 
 Questioning the Treatment of a Former President 
 25:23 • 9min 
 Allocating Money and the Significance of Trump's Mugshot 
 34:47 • 9min 
 Controversy over Trump's Mugshot and Its Implications 
 43:18 • 6min 
 The Differential Treatment of Criminal Defendants 
 48:55 • 31min 
 Hope for a Long Legal Battle and Justice 
 01:20:13 • 2min 

