The Lawfare Podcast Lawfare Daily: Trump Trials and Tribulations Weekly Round-up (June 27, 2024)
Jun 29, 2024
Lawfare Editor-in-Chief Benjamin Wittes talks with Lawfare Legal Correspondent Anna Bower about the latest legal proceedings in Trump's trials, including issues surrounding classified documents, Georgia Court of Appeals, and more. They discuss the complexities of the case, judge's behavior, potential trial outcomes, and funding of investigations. The episode provides in-depth analysis and speculations on various legal challenges and upcoming opinions.
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Georgia Court Appeals Freeze Impact
- The Georgia Court of Appeals froze all trial proceedings in Fulton County, indicating potential disqualification of prosecutor Fani Willis.
- This freeze suggests the court may rule to disqualify Willis from all related cases regardless of individual defendant motions.
Timeline for DC Trial Post-Opinion
- If Judge Chutkin grants Trump 88 days after the Supreme Court opinion, jury selection might start late September 2024.
- Trial verdict would likely occur after the 2024 election, around late November.
Appropriations Clause and Funding Scrutiny
- The appropriations clause issue raised by Trump's team focuses on whether DOJ funds used for special counsel prosecutions are lawfully authorized.
- Judge Cannon showed strong interest in detailed financial info about special counsel expenses, signaling close scrutiny.