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Removal, Recusal and Restrictions
Sep 18, 2023
MSNBC legal analysts Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord discuss the latest updates on indictments against Donald Trump. They delve into the topics of recusal, removal, and restrictions on extrajudicial statements. They also explore the implications of making statements outside of court and highlight the importance of judicial integrity. The podcast also touches on the undermining of faith in government institutions and the fungibility of assistant attorney generals.
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- The government is seeking restrictions on Trump's public comments to ensure a fair trial, balancing First Amendment rights with the need for fairness.
- Trump's defense team's motion for Judge Chutkan to recuse herself is unlikely to succeed, undermining the legitimacy of the proceedings.
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Restrictions on Trump's Statements Outside of Court
The government has filed a motion seeking restrictions on what former President Donald Trump can say outside of court to ensure a fair trial. They argue that Trump's statements disparaging witnesses, attorneys, and court personnel could prejudice the jury pool and intimidate potential jurors. The proposed order would prohibit statements that are disparaging, inflammatory, or intimidating while still allowing quotations or references to public court records and proclamations of innocence. While Trump's defense may argue this is a gag order, the government's motion aims to balance First Amendment rights with the need for a fair trial.
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