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Serious Trouble

G.L.O.A.T.

May 29, 2024
In this podcast, the focus is on the closing arguments in Donald Trump's criminal trial, with his attorney calling key witness Michael Cohen the 'G.L.O.A.T' - Greatest Liar of All Time. Other topics include updates from the documents case in Florida, Rudy Giuliani agreeing to stop lying, Jenna Ellis giving up her law license, and setbacks in the Menendez case.
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Quick takeaways

  • Defense focused on discrediting lead witness to undermine case credibility.
  • Jury's tendency to overlook legal instructions and focus on personal biases during deliberations.

Deep dives

Prosecution Strategy in the Trial

The podcast discusses the contrasting strategies employed by the prosecution and defense in a trial, focusing on a case involving lengthy closing arguments and the significance of attacking the lead witness. The prosecution chose a methodical review of evidence, while the defense heavily criticized the lead witness, emphasizing lack of trust in the case. The defense's focused attack on the witness is highlighted as a standard approach, with a comparison to a classic cockroach argument made by defense lawyers.

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