
UnJustified
The creator of Mueller, She Wrote, Allison Gill, and former Deputy Director of the FBI, Andrew McCabe, are documenting the erosion of civil liberties and the rule of law under Trump's DoJ.
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Nov 19, 2023 • 1h 5min
Episode 51 - Overcooked Ham
It’s been one year since Jack Smith was appointed Special Counsel to investigate Trump for the willful retention of classified documents, and the crimes surrounding the attempted coup. This week we take a look at new reporting about the meeting where Trump’s lawyers tried to convince DoJ not to indict. New motions and responses to the request for the DC trial to be televised. The DC Circuit Court temporarily lifts Trump’s gag order. Judge Cannon continues to add delays to the proceedings in Florida. Plus, we have some great listener questions.See Brian Greer’s Charts - It’s Complicated with Renato and AshaIt's Complicated Episode 51 | Cannon's Shenanigans | Renato Mariotti & Asha RangappaBrian Greer’s Quick Guide to CIPAhttps://www.justsecurity.org/87134/the-quick-guide-to-cipa-classified-information-procedures-act/ A couple of terms to remember:Brady Rule | US Law |Cornell Law School | Legal Information Institutehttps://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/brady_rule#:~:text=Brady%20material%2C%20or%20the%20evidence,infer%20against%20the%20defendant's%20guiltJencks Material | Thomson Reuters Practical Law Glossaryhttps://content.next.westlaw.com/Glossary/PracticalLaw/I87bcf994d05a11e598dc8b09b4f043e0?transitionType=Default&contextData=(sc.Default)Statutes:18 U.S.C. § 241 | Conspiracy Against Rights18 U.S.C. § 371 | Conspiracy to Defraud the United States | JM | Department of Justice18 U.S.C. § 1512 | Tampering With Victims, Witnesses, Or Informants Questions for the pod Submit questions for the pod here https://formfacade.com/sm/PTk_BSogJCheck out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Follow AGFollow Mueller, She Wrote on Posthttps://twitter.com/allisongillhttps://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrotehttps://twitter.com/dailybeanspodAndrew McCabe isn’t on social media, but you can buy his book The ThreatThe Threat: How the FBI Protects America in the Age of Terror and TrumpWe would like to know more about our listeners. Please participate in this brief surveyListener Survey and CommentsThis Show is Available Ad-Free And Early For Patreon and Supercast Supporters at the Justice Enforcers level and above:https://dailybeans.supercast.techOrhttps://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr when you subscribe on Apple Podcastshttps://apple.co/3YNpW3P
Follow AG Substack|MuellershewroteBlueSky|@muellershewroteAndrew McCabe isn’t on social media, but you can buy his book The ThreatThe Threat: How the FBI Protects America in the Age of Terror and TrumpWe would like to know more about our listeners. Please participate in this brief surveyListener Survey and CommentsThis Show is Available Ad-Free And Early For Patreon and Supercast Supporters at the Justice Enforcers level and above:https://dailybeans.supercast.techOrhttps://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr when you subscribe on Apple Podcastshttps://apple.co/3YNpW3P

Nov 12, 2023 • 53min
Episode 50 - Going Through the Motions
This week: Trump’s team tries to drown the proceedings in an ocean of motions; Jack Smith shows that the January 6th attack on the Capitol is integral to the government’s case against Trump in DC.In Florida, Judge Cannon seems to be doing all she can to delay the trial, even by doing something potentially unprecedented with regard to CIPA.Plus, listener questions.A couple of terms to remember:Brady Rule | US Law |Cornell Law School | Legal Information Institutehttps://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/brady_rule#:~:text=Brady%20material%2C%20or%20the%20evidence,infer%20against%20the%20defendant's%20guiltJencks Material | Thomson Reuters Practical Law Glossaryhttps://content.next.westlaw.com/Glossary/PracticalLaw/I87bcf994d05a11e598dc8b09b4f043e0?transitionType=Default&contextData=(sc.Default)Statutes:18 U.S.C. § 241 | Conspiracy Against Rights18 U.S.C. § 371 | Conspiracy to Defraud the United States | JM | Department of Justice18 U.S.C. § 1512 | Tampering With Victims, Witnesses, Or Informants Questions for the pod -Submit questions for the pod here https://formfacade.com/sm/PTk_BSogJCheck out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Follow AG:Follow Mueller, She Wrote on Posthttps://twitter.com/allisongillhttps://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrotehttps://twitter.com/dailybeanspodAndrew McCabe isn’t on social media, but you can buy his book The ThreatThe Threat: How the FBI Protects America in the Age of Terror and TrumpWe would like to know more about our listeners. Please participate in this brief surveyListener Survey and CommentsThis Show is Available Ad-Free And Early For Patreon and Supercast Supporters at the Justice Enforcers level and above:https://dailybeans.supercast.techOrhttps://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr when you subscribe on Apple Podcastshttps://apple.co/3YNpW3P
Follow AG Substack|MuellershewroteBlueSky|@muellershewroteAndrew McCabe isn’t on social media, but you can buy his book The ThreatThe Threat: How the FBI Protects America in the Age of Terror and TrumpWe would like to know more about our listeners. Please participate in this brief surveyListener Survey and CommentsThis Show is Available Ad-Free And Early For Patreon and Supercast Supporters at the Justice Enforcers level and above:https://dailybeans.supercast.techOrhttps://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr when you subscribe on Apple Podcastshttps://apple.co/3YNpW3P

Nov 5, 2023 • 1h 20min
Episode 49 - Stay the Whole Enchilada (feat. Brian Greer)
In DC, we have updates on the limited gag order Judge Chutkan issued; and Trump’s moves to stay the entire proceedings while awaiting a ruling on his motion to dismiss based on presidential immunity.In Florida, DoJ filed a notice to the court regarding Trump’s attempts to delay other trials by playing one venue off the other. Brian Greer is here to go over CIPA filings and rulings in DC and Florida.A document comes up in the NYAG civil fraud trial that might be of interest to Jack Smith’s team.John Eastman says that disbarment proceedings in California are strengthening his belief in the big lie.Plus, listener questions.Brian Greerhttps://twitter.com/secretsandlawsOn CIPAThe Quick Guide to CIPA (Classified Information Procedures Act)https://www.justsecurity.org/87134/the-quick-guide-to-cipa-classified-information-procedures-act/Motion from DoJ asking the court to require Trump to give notice of an advice-of-counsel defense:https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.dcd.258149/gov.uscourts.dcd.258149.98.0_1.pdfA couple of terms to remember:Brady Rule | US Law |Cornell Law School | Legal Information Institutehttps://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/brady_rule#:~:text=Brady%20material%2C%20or%20the%20evidence,infer%20against%20the%20defendant's%20guiltJencks Material | Thomson Reuters Practical Law Glossaryhttps://content.next.westlaw.com/Glossary/PracticalLaw/I87bcf994d05a11e598dc8b09b4f043e0?transitionType=Default&contextData=(sc.Default)Statutes:18 U.S.C. § 241 | Conspiracy Against Rights18 U.S.C. § 371 | Conspiracy to Defraud the United States | JM | Department of Justice18 U.S.C. § 1512 | Tampering With Victims, Witnesses, Or Informants Questions for the pod -Submit questions for the pod here https://formfacade.com/sm/PTk_BSogJCheck out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Follow AG:Follow Mueller, She Wrote on Posthttps://twitter.com/allisongillhttps://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrotehttps://twitter.com/dailybeanspodAndrew McCabe isn’t on social media, but you can buy his book The ThreatThe Threat: How the FBI Protects America in the Age of Terror and TrumpWe would like to know more about our listeners. Please participate in this brief surveyListener Survey and CommentsThis Show is Available Ad-Free And Early For Patreon and Supercast Supporters at the Justice Enforcers level and above:https://dailybeans.supercast.techOrhttps://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr when you subscribe on Apple Podcastshttps://apple.co/3YNpW3P
Follow AG Substack|MuellershewroteBlueSky|@muellershewroteAndrew McCabe isn’t on social media, but you can buy his book The ThreatThe Threat: How the FBI Protects America in the Age of Terror and TrumpWe would like to know more about our listeners. Please participate in this brief surveyListener Survey and CommentsThis Show is Available Ad-Free And Early For Patreon and Supercast Supporters at the Justice Enforcers level and above:https://dailybeans.supercast.techOrhttps://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr when you subscribe on Apple Podcastshttps://apple.co/3YNpW3P

Oct 29, 2023 • 1h 13min
Episode 48 - Trump’s Festivus
This week, Trump’s team filed several motions in the DC case. Three are motions to dismiss; one is a motion to strike language from the indictment. Jack Smith brings up Trump’s violations of the New York civil trial gag order. Federal prosecutors have quietly withdrawn a subpoena seeking records from Trump's 2020 campaign.A panel of federal judges rejects requests to allow live television coverage of Trump’s federal trials.More delays in Florida as Judge Cannon to hear arguments about DoJ’s compliance with discovery.More information comes out about that Australian Billionaire who likes hearing about US nuclear submarine capabilities.Plus, listener questions and more.A couple of terms to remember:Brady Rule | US Law |Cornell Law School | Legal Information Institutehttps://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/brady_rule#:~:text=Brady%20material%2C%20or%20the%20evidence,infer%20against%20the%20defendant's%20guiltJencks Material | Thomson Reuters Practical Law Glossaryhttps://content.next.westlaw.com/Glossary/PracticalLaw/I87bcf994d05a11e598dc8b09b4f043e0?transitionType=Default&contextData=(sc.Default)Brian Greer on CIPAThe Quick Guide to CIPA (Classified Information Procedures Act)https://www.justsecurity.org/87134/the-quick-guide-to-cipa-classified-information-procedures-act/Statutes:18 U.S.C. § 241 | Conspiracy Against Rights18 U.S.C. § 371 | Conspiracy to Defraud the United States | JM | Department of Justice18 U.S.C. § 1512 | Tampering With Victims, Witnesses, Or Informants Questions for the pod -Submit questions for the pod here https://formfacade.com/sm/PTk_BSogJCheck out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Follow AG:Follow Mueller, She Wrote on Posthttps://twitter.com/allisongillhttps://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrotehttps://twitter.com/dailybeanspodAndrew McCabe isn’t on social media, but you can buy his book The Threat: How the FBI Protects America in the Age of Terror and TrumpWe would like to know more about our listeners. Please participate in this brief surveyListener Survey and CommentsThis Show is Available Ad-Free And Early For Patreon and Supercast Supporters at the Justice Enforcers level and above:https://dailybeans.supercast.techOrhttps://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr when you subscribe on Apple Podcastshttps://apple.co/3YNpW3P
Follow AG Substack|MuellershewroteBlueSky|@muellershewroteAndrew McCabe isn’t on social media, but you can buy his book The ThreatThe Threat: How the FBI Protects America in the Age of Terror and TrumpWe would like to know more about our listeners. Please participate in this brief surveyListener Survey and CommentsThis Show is Available Ad-Free And Early For Patreon and Supercast Supporters at the Justice Enforcers level and above:https://dailybeans.supercast.techOrhttps://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr when you subscribe on Apple Podcastshttps://apple.co/3YNpW3P

Oct 22, 2023 • 1h 12min
Episode 47 - Come On, Aileen
This week in Judge Aileen Cannon’s court, Walt Nauta waives his attorney’s possible conflict of interest; Jack Smith files the government’s opposition to Trump’s request to delay the trial.In DC, Judge Tanya Chutkan issues a partial gag order; and DoJ responds to Trump’s absolute immunity claim in his motion to dismiss.Sidney Powell and Kenneth Cheseboro plead guilty in the Fulton County Rico case.Jack Smith withdraws the subpoena of the Save America PAC.DoJ plans to appeal the Proud Boys’ sentences.Plus, a couple of listener questions. A couple of terms to remember:Brady Rule | US Law |Cornell Law School | Legal Information Institutehttps://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/brady_rule#:~:text=Brady%20material%2C%20or%20the%20evidence,infer%20against%20the%20defendant's%20guiltJencks Material | Thomson Reuters Practical Law Glossaryhttps://content.next.westlaw.com/Glossary/PracticalLaw/I87bcf994d05a11e598dc8b09b4f043e0?transitionType=Default&contextData=(sc.Default)Brian Greer on CIPAThe Quick Guide to CIPA (Classified Information Procedures Act)https://www.justsecurity.org/87134/the-quick-guide-to-cipa-classified-information-procedures-act/Questions for the pod -Submit questions for the pod here https://formfacade.com/sm/PTk_BSogJCheck out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Follow AG:Follow Mueller, She Wrote on Posthttps://twitter.com/allisongillhttps://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrotehttps://twitter.com/dailybeanspodAndrew McCabe isn’t on social media, but you can buy his book The ThreatThe Threat: How the FBI Protects America in the Age of Terror and TrumpWe would like to know more about our listeners. Please participate in this brief surveyListener Survey and CommentsThis Show is Available Ad-Free And Early For Patreon and Supercast Supporters at the Justice Enforcers level and above:https://dailybeans.supercast.techOrhttps://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr when you subscribe on Apple Podcastshttps://apple.co/3YNpW3P
Follow AG Substack|MuellershewroteBlueSky|@muellershewroteAndrew McCabe isn’t on social media, but you can buy his book The ThreatThe Threat: How the FBI Protects America in the Age of Terror and TrumpWe would like to know more about our listeners. Please participate in this brief surveyListener Survey and CommentsThis Show is Available Ad-Free And Early For Patreon and Supercast Supporters at the Justice Enforcers level and above:https://dailybeans.supercast.techOrhttps://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr when you subscribe on Apple Podcastshttps://apple.co/3YNpW3P

Oct 15, 2023 • 60min
Episode 46 - The Fuzzy Math Cookie Jar
This week in Florida, Jack Smith’s office files the government’s response to Trump’s motion for a revised CIPA schedule, claiming, in part, that it is a precursor to a motion to delay the entire trial, and we learn that Jack Smith may intend to prove Trump’s motive in taking and retaining the documents, and Judge Cannon holds conflict of interest hearingsIn DC, DoJ filed a motion asking Judge Chutkan to require Trump to disclose whether he intends to employ an “advice of counsel” defense as that would affect discovery; Trump’s defense team objects to something in the DoJ’s motion to use “fair and protective jury procedures” but it is unclear what; Trump files a motion for “Select Committee Missing Materials” that may not even exist.In other Special Counsel news, Robert Hur interviewed President Biden for several hours; reporting says that Hur plans to wrap up his investigation soon.And we have a correction from last weekA couple of terms to remember:Brady Rule | US Law |Cornell Law School | Legal Information InstituteJencks Material | Thomson Reuters Practical Law GlossaryBrian Greer on CIPAThe Quick Guide to CIPA (Classified Information Procedures Act)Questions for the pod -Submit questions for the pod here Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Follow AG:Follow Mueller, She Wrote on Posthttps://twitter.com/allisongillhttps://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrotehttps://twitter.com/dailybeanspodAndrew McCabe isn’t on social media, but you can buy his book The ThreatThe Threat: How the FBI Protects America in the Age of Terror and TrumpWe would like to know more about our listeners. Please participate in this brief surveyListener Survey and CommentsThis Show is Available Ad-Free And Early For Patreon and Supercast Supporters at the Justice Enforcers level and above:https://dailybeans.supercast.techOrhttps://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr when you subscribe on Apple Podcastshttps://apple.co/3YNpW3P
Follow AG Substack|MuellershewroteBlueSky|@muellershewroteAndrew McCabe isn’t on social media, but you can buy his book The ThreatThe Threat: How the FBI Protects America in the Age of Terror and TrumpWe would like to know more about our listeners. Please participate in this brief surveyListener Survey and CommentsThis Show is Available Ad-Free And Early For Patreon and Supercast Supporters at the Justice Enforcers level and above:https://dailybeans.supercast.techOrhttps://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr when you subscribe on Apple Podcastshttps://apple.co/3YNpW3P

Oct 8, 2023 • 58min
Episode 45 - A Tale of Two Judges
This week's podcast discusses updates on special counsel cases, including potential trial delays, sharing of sensitive nuclear information by Trump, and a motion to dismiss charges. It explores a judge's delays and another judge known for quick decisions. The podcast also addresses Trump's statements and potential influence on the trial, delays in trial and desires for a fantasy indictment draft, Trump's motion to dismiss based on presidential immunity, the court ruling on John Eastman's coup participation, and the relevance of a civil case against Trump to the Jack Smith trials.

Sep 30, 2023 • 1h 8min
Episode 44 - Scary Court Season
Updates on legal proceedings and judge's statements, concerns about potential juror bias, strategic waving in litigation, conflict of interest hearings and denial of alternate counsel request, discussion on judges and the Department of Justice's request for an extension, corruption and its definition, new legal talent and implications of a state case in federal court, admissibility of statements and benefits of cooperation, and a discussion on the televised state case and Trump's decision.

Sep 24, 2023 • 1h 13min
Episode 43 - One of those Jumpsuits (feat. Brian Greer)
CIPA expert Brian Greer joins Allison to discuss the implications of a proposed gag order and a supplemental briefing. They also talk about Trump's concerns about going to prison and the possibility of housing him in a safe house. The podcast delves into the process of a criminal prosecution against a candidate running for president, analyzing evidence and preparation. They also discuss a recent protective order for classified documents in the Trump case and the potential defense strategy using public statements in the trial.

Sep 17, 2023 • 1h 7min
Episode 42 - Don’t Call it a Gag Order
This week: we have multiple court filings to discuss including a narrow gag order motion from Jack Smith in the DC coup conspiracy case; a motion from Trump for the judge in that case to recuse, and the special counsel’s opposition to that motion; a DC circuit court of appeals decision on the Rep. Scott Perry phone warrant; the sealed court order from Judge Beryl Howell on the Trump Twitter account search warrant; in Florida, there are new details about what Yuscil Taveras did after De Oliveira asked him to delete surveillance footage; Judge Cannon finally approved the protective order; plus listener questions.Questions for the pod:https://formfacade.com/sm/PTk_BSogJOr Email us at hello@muellershewrote.com and put “Jack” in the subject lineCheck out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Follow AG:Follow Mueller, She Wrote on Posthttps://twitter.com/allisongillhttps://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrotehttps://twitter.com/dailybeanspodAndrew McCabe isn’t on social media, but you can buy his book The Threathttps://www.amazon.com/Threat-Protects-America-Terror-Trump-ebook/dp/B07HFMYQPGWe would like to know more about our listeners. Please participate in this brief surveyhttp://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortThis Show is Available Ad-Free And Early For Patreon and Supercast Supporters at the Justice Enforcers level and above:https://dailybeans.supercast.techOrhttps://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr when you subscribe on Apple Podcastshttps://apple.co/3YNpW3P
Follow AG Substack|MuellershewroteBlueSky|@muellershewroteAndrew McCabe isn’t on social media, but you can buy his book The ThreatThe Threat: How the FBI Protects America in the Age of Terror and TrumpWe would like to know more about our listeners. Please participate in this brief surveyListener Survey and CommentsThis Show is Available Ad-Free And Early For Patreon and Supercast Supporters at the Justice Enforcers level and above:https://dailybeans.supercast.techOrhttps://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr when you subscribe on Apple Podcastshttps://apple.co/3YNpW3P