#89 Tim Parlatore - Unpacking the Trump Indictments | Part 2
Dec 20, 2023
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Tim Parlatore, former Naval Officer and founder of Parlatore Law Group, discusses the State cases against former President Trump. Topics include the Georgia case, Stormy Daniels pay off, leveraging the Justice Department for political gains, and the lack of evidence and unethical behavior in Trump indictments.
The Georgia case against Trump, led by DA Fannie Willis, is politically motivated and weak. The case revolves around allegations of election fraud and attempts to overturn the election results. However, the continuity requirement for a RICO case is not met, which weakens the prosecution's argument. The case is likely to be dismissed, and if not, it is expected to be overturned on appeal.
The Florida Case: Falsifying Business Records
The Florida case against Trump revolves around classified documents and the falsification of business records. The prosecution argues that the payments to Stormy Daniels constituted illegal campaign contributions. However, the case is legally weak and the charges are likely to be dismissed. The federal government's involvement in this case is questionable, and the disparate treatment of Trump compared to other similar defendants suggests political motivations.
The Stormy Daniels Case: Politically Motivated and Weak
The case involving Stormy Daniels and the hush money payments is politically motivated and weak. The charges of falsifying business records are based on flawed legal theories and inadequate evidence. The case should be dismissed, or at the very least, overturned on appeal. The prosecution's attempt to connect the payments to campaign finance violations lacks credibility, especially considering similar cases in the past.
Misconceptions about classified documents
The podcast episode discusses the misconception surrounding classified documents, highlighting that many classified documents are not actually sensitive or damaging to national security. The speaker provides examples of schedules and surprise travel plans that are marked as classified but are not truly classified information. The podcast emphasizes that classification is often subjective and that overclassification can lead to unnecessary restrictions and misconceptions.
The potential impact of obstruction allegations
The podcast episode explores the potential impact of the obstruction allegations on the case against the former president. The speaker suggests that the obstruction allegations pose the greatest threat to him if backed by evidence. The mention of unplayed video evidence and the movement of boxes before a search raise concerns and could affect the outcome of an appeal. The podcast also discusses the challenges of finding impartial jurors in such a politically charged environment and emphasizes the importance of fair trial principles.
Tim Parlatore is a former Naval Officer and founder of Parlatore Law Group. He has represented Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher and President Donald Trump, among other high profile cases.
Part two of this series focuses on the State cases brought against the former President. Parlatore weighs in on the Georgia case where President Trump is charged with 41 state-law felony charges. We also cover the infamous "Stormy Daniels" pay off and how Trump's adversaries are leveraging the Justice Department to make political gains.