The Jordan Harbinger Show 243: Mark Geragos | How Celebrities Stay out of Jail
Aug 27, 2019
Mark Geragos, a renowned criminal defense lawyer with a roster of high-profile clients, dives into the complexities of celebrity trials. He discusses the art of nonverbal communication in the courtroom and the vital role of public opinion today. Geragos shares insights on the intense pressure of defending clients who may seem guilty and opens up about the emotional challenges of life-and-death cases. The conversation also touches on the intricacies of the presidential pardon process and the systemic flaws within the justice system that affect minority communities.
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Representing Chris Brown
- Mark Geragos was once asked by a client's friend to represent Chris Brown, who had an arrest warrant for assaulting Rihanna.
- Geragos had to ask his daughter who both Chris Brown and Rihanna were.
Onstage Arrest
- Geragos recounts an instance where police arrested a band's guitarist onstage after a concert.
- This happened while he was a concert promoter during law school.
Susan McDougal Case
- Geragos represented Susan McDougal, Bill Clinton's business partner, in a high-profile case.
- He draws parallels between that case and the Mueller investigation, highlighting how similar arguments about political bias were used in both.
