

Legal AF by MeidasTouch
MeidasTouch Network
Hosted by MeidasTouch founder and civil rights lawyer, Ben Meiselas, national trial lawyer strategist, Michael Popok, and former Chief Assistant District Attorney of the Manhattan District Attorney's Office, Karen Friedman Agnifilo, Legal AF (Legal Analysis Friends) is a hard-hitting, thought-provoking look at this week’s most compelling developments at the intersection of law and politics.Executive Produced by Meidas Media Network. Enjoy new full-length episodes every Wednesday and Sunday and occasional shorter breaking legal news hits throughout the week.
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Apr 29, 2024 • 44min
Judge Luttig Issues DIRE WARNING to Supreme Court over Trump Immunity
In a special Legal AF no holds barred exclusive interview, conservative constitutional scholar former appellate Judge J Michael Luttig joins Michael Popok again to explain why he is so disheartened with the Supreme Court oral argument on whether Trump should be granted immunity from criminal prosecution, and why it could lead to it “cutting the heart out of” and “unsouling” of our constitutional democracy. Join us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/legalafRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassanMea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohenThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdownLights On with Jessica Denson: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/lights-on-with-jessica-densonOn Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Apr 29, 2024 • 22min
Trump Co-Defendant FORGOT HIS ARGUMENT in Court
Walt Nauta's latest motion in court raises eyebrows for its lack of substance. He reportedly forgot to include examples of prosecutorial misconduct in his defense. Meanwhile, allegations surface that he was promised a pardon for lying to the FBI. The analysis digs into the mechanics of prosecutorial tactics, debunking arguments about vindictiveness and selective prosecution. With predictions about trial witnesses, the discussion emphasizes the challenges Nauta faces as the case unfolds.

Apr 28, 2024 • 1h 36min
Trump Trial ACCELERATES as Trump DETERIORATES
Ben Meiselas and Michael Popok are back with a new episode of the weekend edition of the top-rated Legal AF podcast. On this episode, they debate/discuss: whether the jury is ready to convict after just the first 2 weeks of the Trump NY criminal trial; the powerful impact of Judge Kaplan’s denial of Trump’s motion for new trial and to reduce the punitive damages in the E Jean Carroll sex assault, defamation and punitive damages trial; whether the Supreme Court can ever recover from a future decision that a criminal, coup plotting, rival assassination planning president can get away with it and enjoy immunity from criminal prosecution; whether Trump will be indicted eventually in Arizona for election interference, and who may be cooperating with the Arizona AG to make that happen, and so much more at the intersection of law and politics.Join the Legal AF Patreon: https://Patreon.com/LegalAFThanks to our sponsors:Mack Weldon: Go to http://mackweldon.com/?utm_source=streaming&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcastlaunch&utm_content=LEGALAFutm_term=LEGALAF and get 20% off your first order with promo code LEGALAFLiquid IV: Get 20% off when you go to https://Liquid-IV.com and use code LEGALAF at checkout!Miracle Made: Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://TryMiracle.com/LEGALAF and use the code LEGALAF to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF.3 Day Blinds: For their buy 1 get 1 50% off deal, head to https://3DayBlinds.com/LEGALAF Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassanMea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohenThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdownLights On with Jessica Denson: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/lights-on-with-jessica-densonOn Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncoveredCoalition of the Sane: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coalition-of-the-sane/id1741663279 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Apr 27, 2024 • 19min
Trump’s Close Advisor FLIPPED ON HIM to FBI
A Trump insider, referred to as Person 16, has flipped and is cooperating with the FBI, providing explosive testimony on alleged obstruction of justice. This insider reveals that Trump supposedly instructed Walt Nauta to lie in exchange for a pardon. The podcast dives into the background of this witness and their access to Trump. Discussions include the implications of these claims on legal strategies, possible witness tampering, and the prosecutors' robust evidence. The conversation sheds light on the high stakes of the Mar-a-Lago investigation.

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Apr 26, 2024 • 15min
Trump’s CURRENT Lawyer THINKS IT’S OVER for Him
Michael Popok dives into the chaotic world of Trump's legal battles. Alina Habba predictably claims a likely conviction after just a week, causing ripples in defense strategies. The contrast between courtroom realities and Trump's media narratives is stark. Popok highlights how Habba's comments risk influencing jurors and exposes potential motives behind her predictions. He also analyzes jury dynamics and the implications of Trump's public attacks on the jury. Expect ongoing updates on how these dynamics unfold.

Apr 26, 2024 • 19min
Trump Gets DEVASTATING ORDER in Federal Court
Donald Trump LOST AGAIN in his efforts to have E Jean Carroll’s sexual $83.5 million abuse/punitive damages federal judgment tossed. Michael Popok explains Judge Kaplan’s new order which also makes some new observations about Trump’s “REPREHENSIBLE CONDUCT” even during the trial itself that influenced the jury to rule against him, which is a precursor to what is playing out in his criminal trial right now.Lomi: Visit https://Lomi.com/LEGALAF and use code LEGALAF and checkout to save $50!Visit https://meidastouch.com for more!Join us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/legalafRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassanMea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohenThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdownLights On with Jessica Denson: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/lights-on-with-jessica-densonOn Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 25, 2024 • 1h 34min
Trump BURIED INSTANTLY at Criminal Trial
Defense attorney Michael Popok & former prosecutor Karen Friedman Agnifilo on the Legal AF pod, discuss/debate: (1) the first substantive days of the NY election interference Criminal Case against Trump, including when we expect the Judge to rule on the DA’s contempt motion against Trump; (2) the results of the NYAG bond hearing concerning the Civil Fraud Judgment against Trump, and how the Judge led the parties to improve the $175 million dollar bond to benefit the People; (3) the United States Supreme Court hearing oral argument this week on whether Trump has immunity from Federal criminal prosecution; (4) new revelations in 400 new documents that Judge Cannon just released to the public about the Mar a Lago criminal case and the search warrant used against Trump aka FBI Code Name “Plasmic Echo; ” and so much more at the intersection of law, politics, and justice. Join the Legal AF Patreon: https://Patreon.com/LegalAFThanks to our sponsors:Policygenius: Head to https://policygenius.com/legalaf to get your free life insurance quotes and see how much you could save. Fast Growing Trees: Head to https://www.fast-growing-trees.com/collections/sale?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=legalaf right now to get 15% off your entire order with code LegalAF! AeroPress: Head to https://Aeropress.com/legalaf to save 20% at checkout! Lume: Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Lume deodorant and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code legalaf at https://LumeDeodorant.com! #lumepod Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassanMea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohenThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdownLights On with Jessica Denson: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/lights-on-with-jessica-densonOn Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncoveredCoalition of the Sane: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coalition-of-the-sane/id1741663279 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 24, 2024 • 20min
CORRUPT Supreme Court MAKES RULING on KEY LAW
The MAGA SCOTUS has just endorsed another Red State’s voter suppression laws to create another hurdle to the constitutional right to vote, under the guise of rooting out phony “election fraud”. Michael Popok examines the Court permitting Texas to deny all Texas voters under the age of 65 the right to vote by mail.Visit https://HensonShaving.com/LEGALAF to pick the razor for you and use code LEGALAF for 2 years worth of free blades!Visit https://meidastouch.com for more!Join us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/legalafRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassanMea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohenThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdownLights On with Jessica Denson: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/lights-on-with-jessica-densonOn Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Apr 23, 2024 • 20min
Lev Makes STUNNING CLAIM on Trump Crimes
Lev Parnas, former associate of Rudy Giuliani and key witness in political controversies, discusses shocking claims about a 'pay-to-play' scheme orchestrated by Giuliani for foreign access to the Trump administration. He reveals Giuliani's demands for cash to facilitate meetings and asserts that allegations against the Bidens were fabricated to manipulate the 2020 election. Parnas also reflects on his own credibility following his January 6 testimony, offering a compelling examination of the unfolding political drama and its implications for the justice system.

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Apr 23, 2024 • 22min
Trump Co-Conspirator SCREWS HIM to HIS FACE at Trial
David Pecker delivers critical testimony, recounting how he conspired with Trump and Cohen to suppress negative stories during the 2016 campaign. The prosecution ties Pecker's account to the infamous 'Catch and Kill' strategy, revealing payments made to silence accusations. Their link to business-records fraud sets the stage for serious charges. The drama unfolds as Pecker's misogynistic remarks fuel scrutiny, while jurors grapple with credibility issues. It's a pivotal moment with high stakes for Trump's legal future.


