‘Convicted felon Trump’: Stormy Daniels case has Trump desperate to avoid slammer

MSNBC
5 Apr 202411:19

Summary

TLDRThe transcript discusses the legal challenges faced by Donald Trump, including an impending criminal trial in Manhattan and his legal team's attempt to recuse the judge by filing a 37-page motion. The conversation highlights Trump's pattern of trying to delay the trial and the judiciary's response to his motions. It also touches on the historical context of political figures running for office while indicted and the potential impact of a conviction on Trump's candidacy.

Takeaways

  • 🌟 The news report discusses the recent 4.8 magnitude earthquake on the east coast and its aftermath, emphasizing the hope that everyone is safe.
  • 🚨 There's mention of former President Donald Trump's legal struggles, specifically his impending criminal trial set to start in 10 days, which he has been trying to delay.
  • 📜 Trump's legal team has filed a 37-page motion calling for the judge to recuse himself from the case, a tactic they have attempted before, focusing on the judge's daughter's work as a Democratic political consultant.
  • 🔍 The judge in the previous instance took the motion seriously, seeking guidance from the Advisor Committee on Ethics, which found no conflict of interest.
  • 🤔 The main difference this time, according to Trump's lawyers, is that he is the presumptive Republican nominee, and they argue that the judge's daughter could benefit financially from the trial's outcome.
  • 💡 The discussion includes the possibility that Trump is using these legal motions as a way to buy time before facing a jury that could hold him accountable for his actions.
  • 👨‍⚖️ The Manhattan District Attorney is expected to file a reply to the recusal motion, and the judge's decision on the second attempt will be closely watched.
  • 🗣️ The conversation highlights the importance of treating all aspects of the case with professional diligence, especially on the judicial and journalism sides.
  • 🥊 A boxing analogy is made, suggesting that Trump's tactics are akin to a losing boxer trying to tie up their opponent, hoping to delay the trial until the November election.
  • 📈 The potential impact on Trump's political future is discussed, as being found guilty and becoming a felon could significantly affect his ability to gain votes, especially from independents.
  • 👀 The judiciary's role in handling Trump's repeated attempts to delay the trial is questioned, and the expectation is that judges should not be swayed by political considerations but should uphold the principles of due process.

Q & A

  • What was the main topic of discussion in the transcript?

    -The main topic of discussion in the transcript is the legal efforts of Donald Trump to delay his criminal trial by filing a motion for the recusal of the judge, and the potential implications of the trial on his political future.

  • What event is mentioned at the beginning of the transcript?

    -An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.8 in the Tri-State area, including New York, and its aftershock are mentioned at the beginning of the transcript.

  • What is the significance of the 37-page motion filed by Trump's legal team?

    -The 37-page motion filed by Trump's legal team calls for the judge to recuse himself from the criminal trial, and it focuses on the judge's daughter's work as a Democratic political consultant, suggesting a potential conflict of interest.

  • How did the judge handle the previous recusal attempt by Trump?

    -The judge took the previous recusal motion seriously, sought guidance from the Advisor Committee on Ethics, and ultimately denied the motion, finding no grounds for recusal based on the circumstances and the judge's relatives' non-involvement in the case.

  • What is the main argument of Trump's lawyers in the new motion for recusal?

    -The main argument in the new motion is that the judge's daughter could potentially benefit financially from the developments in the trial, which could be used for fundraising for her Democratic clients, thus creating a conflict of interest.

  • What is the significance of the November election mentioned in the transcript?

    -The November election is significant because it is seen as the 'bell' in this case, and there is a concern that Trump is trying to delay the trial by any means necessary to avoid a conviction that could impact his political future and chances in the election.

  • What is the historical context provided by one of the guests in the transcript?

    -The historical context provided includes examples of political figures who ran for office while indicted, such as James Michael Curley in 1946 and Eugene Debs in 1912, and the outcomes of their respective situations.

  • How does the guest describe the judiciary's response to Trump's legal motions?

    -The guest describes the judiciary as becoming more assertive, ruling more quickly, and not giving Trump the benefit of the doubt as often as before, indicating a shift in how they handle his legal motions.

  • What is the concern raised about Trump's repeated naming of the judge's daughter?

    -The concern raised is that Trump's repeated naming and focusing on the judge's daughter, who has no involvement in the case, could potentially put her at risk and is seen as a form of naming and shaming, which is a repeated pattern of Trump's behavior.

  • What is the potential impact on Trump's political future if he is found guilty in the trial?

    -If Trump is found guilty, he could become a felon, which may impact his ability to add to his coalition and attract independent voters, as there is evidence suggesting that some people would not vote for him if he has a felony conviction.

  • How does the transcript suggest the media should handle coverage of Trump's legal battles?

    -The transcript suggests that the media should handle coverage of Trump's legal battles with professional diligence and provide context to help people understand why these events are happening, especially given the potential political implications.

Outlines

00:00

🌪️ Earthquake Impact and Trump's Legal Struggles

The paragraph begins with a mention of a 4.8 magnitude earthquake on the east coast, expressing hope for everyone's safety. It then pivots to discuss Donald Trump's attempts to delay his criminal trial, which is set to start in 10 days. Trump's legal team has filed a 37-page motion to recuse the judge, similar to a previous attempt involving the judge's daughter's work as a Democratic political consultant. The new argument is that Trump's presumptive Republican nomination could lead to financial benefits for his daughter from the trial's developments, which could be used for Democratic fundraising. The paragraph also touches on the Manhattan District Attorney's pending reply to the recusal motion and the potential for Trump to face a jury despite his repeated attempts to delay the proceedings.

05:06

📚 Legal and Journalistic Analysis on Trump's Motion

This paragraph features a discussion between a legal analyst and a journalist about the merits of Trump's motion to recuse the judge from his trial. The legal analyst believes the motion is unlikely to be successful, citing the judge's previous serious consideration of a similar motion and the guidance he sought from the Ethics Committee. The conversation highlights the importance of professional diligence in journalism and the judiciary, and the need to understand the context of Trump's actions. The discussion also touches on the potential impact of a felony conviction on Trump's political future and the historical precedents of political figures running for office while indicted or serving prison time.

10:09

🔍 Post-Conviction Analysis and Sentencing Considerations

The final paragraph of the script discusses the dynamics that shift after a conviction and the jury's decision, focusing on the sentencing phase. It suggests that once a defendant is found guilty, the main consideration is the appropriate sentence. The paragraph implies that the judge will look at the conduct of the defendant and compare it to sentences given to other defendants convicted under similar provisions. It highlights that this is a common statute used to prosecute such cases and that prison time is a likely outcome for those convicted.

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Keywords

💡Job Growth

Job Growth refers to the increase in the number of jobs in an economy over a certain period of time. In the context of the video, it is mentioned in passing, possibly as a positive development in the economy that the media outlet is trying to present without a negative spin.

💡Earthquake

An earthquake is a natural phenomenon that occurs when a sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust causes seismic waves. In the video, the mention of a 4.8 magnitude earthquake on the East Coast and an aftershock highlights a recent event of concern for public safety.

💡Donald Trump

Donald Trump is the 45th President of the United States, serving from 2017 to 2021. In the context of the video, he is referred to in relation to legal issues, specifically a criminal trial concerning hush money payments.

💡Manhattan Criminal Courthouse

The Manhattan Criminal Courthouse is a courthouse located in New York City where criminal cases are heard. In the video, it is associated with the upcoming trial of Donald Trump, suggesting that it is the venue for his criminal case.

💡Recuse Himself

To 'recuse oneself' refers to the act of removing oneself from a legal case or situation due to a potential conflict of interest or bias. In the video, this term is used in the context of Trump's legal team filing a motion for the judge to recuse himself from the case.

💡Maine Factor

The 'Maine Factor' refers to a previous argument made by Trump's legal team regarding the judge's daughter's work as a Democratic political consultant. It is used as a basis for the recusal motion, suggesting that her political affiliations could influence the judge's impartiality.

💡Adviser Committee on Ethics

The Adviser Committee on Ethics is a body that provides guidance on ethical issues, particularly in legal contexts. In the video, the judge sought advice from this committee when faced with a previous recusal motion, indicating a formal process to address such requests.

💡Presumptive Republican Nominee

The 'Presumptive Republican Nominee' refers to a candidate who is widely believed to be the likely choice to represent the Republican Party in an upcoming election, although the formal nomination process has not yet occurred. In the video, this term is used to describe Trump's status and its potential impact on the judge's daughter's business.

💡Recusal Motion

A recusal motion is a legal request for a judge to disqualify themselves from a case due to a perceived conflict of interest or lack of impartiality. In the video, Trump's legal team is attempting to file such a motion to prevent the judge from presiding over the trial.

💡Fundraising

Fundraising refers to the process of collecting financial contributions, typically for a political campaign or cause. In the video, it is suggested that the judge's daughter could benefit financially from fundraising efforts related to the trial's developments.

💡Political Or Legal Motions

Political or legal motions refer to various strategies and filings made within a legal or political context to achieve a certain outcome. In the video, these motions are part of Trump's efforts to delay or avoid the trial proceedings.

💡November Election

The 'November Election' typically refers to the U.S. general elections held in November, where the President, among other officials, is elected. In the video, it is implied that Trump is attempting to delay legal proceedings until after this significant political event.

Highlights

Job growth is mentioned, even with challenges to present a negative view.

A 4.8 magnitude earthquake occurred in the Tri-State area in New York, followed by an aftershock.

There is speculation that Donald Trump may be seeking delays in his criminal trial by looking for potential damages to the Manhattan Criminal Courthouse.

Trump's impending criminal trial for hush money is set to start in 10 days, and he has been trying to stop it.

Trump's legal team filed a 37-page motion calling for the judge to recuse himself, a tactic they have attempted before.

The motion focuses on the judge's daughter working as a Democratic political consultant, suggesting a conflict of interest.

The judge previously denied a similar motion to recuse, citing guidance from the Advisory Committee on Ethics.

Trump's lawyers argue that the judge's daughter could benefit financially from developments in the trial, which they claim would affect fundraising for her Democratic clients.

The Manhattan District Attorney is expected to file a reply to the recusal motion, and the judge's decision on the second attempt will be closely watched.

The judiciary's response to Trump's repeated attempts to delay the trial is a question of how long they must entertain such motions.

There is concern about the impact of a felony conviction on Trump's ability to garner votes, especially from independents.

Judges have an obligation to give every defendant, including Trump, due process and should not dismiss motions without considering new grounds.

The judiciary is becoming more efficient in ruling on cases involving Trump, not bending over backward to give him the benefit of the doubt.

Trump's pattern of naming and shaming individuals unrelated to his cases raises questions about the safety of those individuals.

Trump's strategy seems to be to delegitimize any process he dislikes by claiming unfair targeting, a tactic seen in various institutions and events.

There are historical precedents of political figures running for office while indicted, such as James Michael Curley in 1946 and Eugene Debs in 1912.

The dynamic shifts after a conviction, focusing on the sentence rather than the candidate status, potentially impacting Trump's political future.

Transcripts

00:01

JOB GROWTH WHICH EVEN FOX STRUGGLED TO GIVE A NEGATIVE

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STRUGGLED TO GIVE A NEGATIVE

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SPIN BUT THEY TRIED.

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BUT WE DO BEGIN TONIGHT HOPING

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EVERYBODY IS OKAY ON THE EAST

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COAST FOLLOWING THE 4.8

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MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE IN THE TRI-

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STATE AREA IN NEW YORK PLUS THE

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AFTERSHOCK 20 MINUTES AGO.

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IF I DIDN'T KNOW ANY BETTER, I

00:22

WOULD EXPECT DONALD TRUMP IS

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CALLING LAWYERS TO SEE IF THERE

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WAS DAMAGE DONE TO THE

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MANHATTAN CRIMINAL COURTHOUSE

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IN THE HOPES THAT COULD DELAY

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HIS IMPENDING HUSH MONEY

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CRIMINAL TRIAL SET TO START IN

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10 DAYS.

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THAT IS BECAUSE NOTHING ELSE

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THAT TRUMP HAS TRIED HAS BEEN

00:39

ABLE TO STOP THE TRIAL.

00:42

BELIEVE ME, HE HAS BEEN

00:43

DESPERATELY TRYING.

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TODAY HE FOLLOWED THROUGH ON

00:44

HIS LATEST HAIL MARY PASS

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HOPING HE COULD BUY SOME MORE

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TIME BEFORE HAVING TO FACE A

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JURY WHO COULD HOLD HIM

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ACCOUNTABLE FOR HIS ACTIONS AND

00:53

TOURNAMENT OF THE FIRST

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PRESIDENTIAL FELON.

00:55

HIS LEGAL TEAM FILED A 37 PAGE

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MOTION CALLING FOR THE JUDGE TO

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RECUSE HIMSELF.

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AND THAT MAY SOUND FAMILIAR

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BECAUSE THEY ALREADY TRIED THAT

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BEFORE LAST YEAR WITH A MAINE

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FACTOR BEING HIS DAUGHTERS WORK

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AS A DEMOCRATIC POLITICAL

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CONSULTANT.

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TO NOBODY'S SURPRISE, THE

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MAJORITY OF THIS MOTION IS

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FOCUSED ON HER AS WELL WITH

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TRUMP'S LAWYERS STARTING TO USE

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HER NAME IN THE SECOND SENTENCE

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OF THE MOTION.

01:23

BUT BEFORE WE GET TO THE LATEST

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GRIPE SESSION, LET'S REMIND

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EVERYBODY WHAT HAPPENED THE

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FIRST TIME HE TRIED THIS.

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HE DIDN'T STEP DOWN LAST YEAR

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BUT HE DID SHOW HE TOOK HIS

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MOTION SERIOUSLY AND IN HIS

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DECISION TO DENY THE MOTION, HE

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CITED GUIDANCE HE SOUGHT FROM

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THE ADVISOR COMMITTEE ON ETHICS

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WHICH WROTE IN REGARDS TO THE

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DAUGHTER THAT THIS CASE IS AN

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INVOLVED EITHER THE JUDGES

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RELATIVE OR THE RELATIVES

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BUSINESS WHETHER DIRECTLY OR

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INDIRECTLY AND THEY ARE NOT

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PARTIES OR LIKELY WITNESSES IN

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THE MATTER AND NONE OF THE

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PARTIES OR COUNSEL BEFORE THE

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JUDGE OUR CLIENTS AND THE

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BUSINESS AND WE SEE NOTHING IN

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THE INQUIRY TO SUGGEST THE

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OUTCOME COULD HAVE ANY EFFECT

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ON THE JUDGES RELATIVE AND THE

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RELATIVES BUSINESS OR ANY OF

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THEIR INTEREST.

02:14

SO WHAT HAS CHANGED?

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ACCORDING TO TRUMP'S LAWYERS,

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THE MAINE DIFFERENCE IS HE IS

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THE PRESUMPTIVE REPUBLICAN

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NOMINEE AND AS SUCH HIS

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DAUGHTER COULD SEE FINANCIAL

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BENEFITS FROM DEVELOPMENTS IN

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HIS TRIAL AND HE CLAIMS IT WOULD

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CREATE FODDER FOR FUNDRAISING

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FOR THE DEMOCRATIC CLIENTS

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WHICH THE COMPANY WOULD MAKE A

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MONEY ON THROUGH THEIR WORK. THEY ALSO CLAIMED THAT SINCE

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THEY ALSO CLAIMED THAT SINCE

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THE LAST RECRUIT RESULT --

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RECUSAL REQUEST THERE WAS A

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POST WITH HOSTILITY TOWARD

02:50

TRUMP AND THAT WOULD BE GROUNDS

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FOR THE JUDGE TO RECUSE HIMSELF

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AND WE ARE WAITING FOR THE

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MANHATTAN DISTRICT ATTORNEY TO

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FILE THEIR REPLY FOR HIS

03:00

RECUSAL MOTION AND ULTIMATELY

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SEE WHAT THE JUDGE DOES THE

03:03

SECOND TIME AROUND ON THIS

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ISSUE.

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AS I HAVE SAID, IF THE CLOCK

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TICKS DOWN TOWARD APRIL 15, HE

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IS LOOKING FOR SOMETHING,

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ANYTHING TO MAKE A PITSTOP AND

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EVEN REFILING PAST MOTIONS FOR

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DELAYS ARE HOPING FOR ANOTHER

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EARTHQUAKE.

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JOINING ME NOW IS THE FORMER

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U.S. ATTORNEY AND PROFESSOR AT

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THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA LAW

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SCHOOL AND A LEGAL ANALYST.

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AND THE DEAN OF THE COLUMBIA

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SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM STAFF

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WRITER FOR THE NEW YORKER AND A

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POLITICAL CONTRIBUTOR.

03:34

THANK YOU FOR BEING HERE.

03:35

I WILL LET YOU START AND WHAT

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ARE THE MERITS FOR THIS MOTION?

03:41

>> I DON'T THINK IT WILL BE

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MERITORIOUS.

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I THINK YOU HIT THE KEY POINT,

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WHICH IS WHEN THE FIRST MOTION

03:53

TO RECUSE WAS FILED, THE JUDGE

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TOOK IT SERIOUSLY AND HE WENT

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THROUGH AN ETHICS COMMITTEE AND

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THIS IS A RESOURCE ALL JUDGES

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HAVE FEDERAL AND STATE AND SOME

04:00

FORM OF ADVICE FROM ETHICS

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EXPERTS FOR WHEN AN ISSUE

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ARISES THEY GET AN OPINION FROM

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THE PEOPLE WHOSE JOB IT IS TO

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STUDY THESE ISSUES AND THE

04:12

JUDGE DID IT THE LAST TIME AND

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HE MAY EVEN DO IT AGAIN HERE.

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ULTIMATELY, THIS DECISION

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SHOULD BE SOMETHING WE SEE FROM

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HIM VERY QUICK FULLY.

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I DON'T EXPECT HE WILL LEAVE

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THE CASE UNLESS THERE IS MORE

04:22

HERE THAN MEETS THE EYE.

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>> WE HAVE TO GO THROUGH WHAT I

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DID AND RECITE AND IT IS A

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MOTION DULY FILED.

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HE HAS THE RIGHT TO DO IT UNDER

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THE LAW.

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BUT WE DO KNOW UNDERLYING IT

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IT'S THE SAME THING HE TRIED

04:44

THAT SHE WILL SOMEHOW MAKE

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MONEY BECAUSE SHE IS STATING

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THE GUY THAT WORKS WITH HER AND

04:49

WE DO KNOW IT IS BS BUT WE HAVE

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TO GO THROUGH THE MOTIONS AND

04:51

TALK ABOUT THAT.

04:51

TO ME, IT FALLS ON HOW YOU

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COVER TRUMP WORLD. >> IT ABSOLUTELY DOES.

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>> IT ABSOLUTELY DOES.

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I THINK THAT THERE IS A THING

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THAT YOU WANT TO TREAT ALL OF

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THIS WITH THE PROFESSIONAL

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DILIGENCE AND EVEN ON THE

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JUDICIAL SIDE AND CERTAINLY ON

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THE JOURNALISM SIDE.

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BENEATH THAT, THERE IS ALSO A

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RECOGNITION OF WHAT THIS IS

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WHICH IS TO MAKE A BOXING

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ANALOGY THAT THERE IS AN OLD

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TACTIC YOU SOMETIMES SEE OLD

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BOXERS DO WHEN THEY KNEW THEY

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WERE YOU LOSING TO TIE UP THE

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OPPONENT.

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>> AND IN THIS CASE THE BELL IS

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THE NOVEMBER ELECTION AND THE

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HOPE IS IF YOU CAN THROW ENOUGH

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THINGS AND OBSTACLES AND

05:37

POLITICAL OR LEGAL MOTIONS THIS

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THING WILL DRAG OUT AND I THINK

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WE HAVE TO ON THE JOURNALISM

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SIDE GIVEN THE FACTS HAPPENING

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AND ALSO THE CONTEXT AROUND IT

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SO PEOPLE GET A SENSE OF WHY

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THIS IS HAPPENING. >> I GUESS THE QUESTION IS HOW

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>> I GUESS THE QUESTION IS HOW

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LONG DOES THE JUDICIARY HAVE TO

06:02

DO THAT?

06:03

THEY HAVE TO TAKE THESE MOTIONS

06:04

AND GO THROUGH THE MOTIONS.

06:05

BUT IS IT POSSIBLE BECAUSE THIS

06:06

IS HIS LAST STITCH ATTEMPT AND

06:07

HE DOESN'T WANT THIS TRIAL TO

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HAPPEN BECAUSE CLEARLY HIS

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POLLSTERS ARE TELLING HIM IF HE

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GOES THROUGH THIS CASE, WHICH

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WON'T TAKE HIM A YEAR AND HE IS

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THEN FOUND GUILTY HE IS THEN A

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FELON.

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THAT WILL IMPACT HIS ABILITY TO

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ADD TO HIS COALITION AND GET

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INDEPENDENCE TO VOTE FOR HIM

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AND THERE IS A LOT OF EVIDENCE

06:24

THAT PEOPLE SAY HE WON'T VOTE

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FOR HIM IF HE IS A FELON.

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HOW LONG DOES THE JUDICIAL

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BRANCH OF THE GOVERNMENT HAVE

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TO KEEP GOING THROUGH THIS?

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AT WHAT POINT DID THEY SAY THIS

06:33

IS FRIVOLOUS STUFF?

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>> I THINK ANY JUDGE WHO WANTS

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TO AND IS PAYING ATTENTION

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APPRECIATES TRUMP IS NOW AT

06:40

THIS DESPERATE STAGE OF LAST

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STITCH OFTEN NOT MERITORIOUS

06:47

MOTIONS.

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SOMETHING I THINK IS TOUGH FOR

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PEOPLE WHEN THEY DO LOOK AT

06:52

TRUMP TO WRAP THEIR ARMS AROUND

06:53

IS THIS NOTION THAT JUDGES HAVE

06:54

AN OBLIGATION THAT HAS NOTHING

06:54

TO DO WITH POLITICS.

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THEY HAVE AN OBLIGATION TO GIVE

06:58

EVERY DEFENDANT EVEN AND

06:59

PERHAPS ESPECIALLY DONALD TRUMP

07:02

THE DUE PROCESS THAT WE ARE

07:04

ENTITLED TO.

07:04

THIS JUDGE MAY HAVE BEEN WELL

07:06

WITHIN HIS RIGHTS TO NOT HEAR A

07:08

SECOND MOTION FOR RECUSAL AND

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WHEN YOU MAKE A REQUEST TO

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RECUSE YOU DON'T GET TO KEEP

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FILING IT OVER AND OVER AND IF

07:13

YOU LOSE YOU CAN RAISE IT ON

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APPEAL IF YOU GET CONVICT DID.

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THE JUDGE IS BEING

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CONSCIENTIOUS BECAUSE THERE ARE

07:20

NEW GROUNDS AND ADDITIONAL

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CIRCUMSTANCES AND HE WILL GIVE

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IT A HARD LOOK.

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BUT I THINK WHAT IS CHANGING

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WITH MOST OF THE JUDICIARY IS

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THEY ARE RULING MORE QUICKLY

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THERE AND NOT BENDING OVER

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BACKWARDS TO GIVE DONALD TRUMP

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THE BENEFIT OF EVERY DOUBT AND

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THIS IS A JUDGE WHO LOOKS LIKE

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HE IS SERIOUS ABOUT GETTING

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THIS CASE TO TRIAL.

07:41

>> THE OTHER THING THAT IS

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DIFFERENT IS WE ARE TALKING

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ABOUT THE JUDGE'S FAMILY AND

07:49

TRUMP'S RELENTLESS THAT HE WILL

07:50

KEEP NAMING THIS YOUNG WOMAN

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WHO HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THIS

07:53

CASE AND HE WILL KEEP CALLING

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OUT HER JOB WHICH HE DOES FOR A

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LIVING AND MAY BE NAMING HER

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AND SHAMING HER AND GETTING HER

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TARGETED IS A REPEATED PATTERN

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AND HE'S DONE IT WITH FANI

08:04

WILLIS AND LETITIA JAMES AND

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AT SOME POINT IS HE A DANGER TO

08:07

PEOPLE?

08:08

>> THERE IS ANOTHER THEME WHICH

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IS EVERY LEGITIMATE PROCESS

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WHICH HE HAS BEEN ACCOUNTABLE

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FOR OR ANYTHING HE DOESN'T LIKE

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HE HAS MADE TO SEEM

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ILLEGITIMATE COURT TRY TO PAINT

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IT IS A LEGITIMATE AND THE WAY

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YOU DO THAT IS TO SAY HE IS

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BEING UNFAIRLY TARGETED AND

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THIS IS WHAT HAPPENED IN THE

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IOWA CAUCUSES IN THE 2016

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ELECTION AND THIS IS WHAT

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HAPPENED ON JANUARY 6 AND THE

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2020 ELECTION AND WE HAVE SEEN

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IT IN EVERY INSTITUTION AND

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JOURNALISM IS BIASED AND

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ANYTHING THAT HAS COME OUT THAT

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HAS BEEN UNFAVORABLE TO HIM.

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I THINK THIS IS THE LATEST

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STRAND OF THAT WE SEE AS PART

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OF A PATTERN AND I WILL GIVE

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YOU SOME FOOTNOTES HERE WHILE

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WE ARE TALKING.

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JAMES MICHAEL CURLEY IN 1946,

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MAYOR OF BOSTON, RAN FOR

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REELECTION WHILE INDICTED AND

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ACTUALLY WON, SERVED PART OF A

09:04

PRISON TERM WHILE IN OFFICE AND

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APPOINTED ANOTHER PERSON IS A

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CARETAKER AND CAME OUT RESUMED

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THE MAYOR SHIP AND IN 1912

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EUGENE DEBS RAN FOR PRESIDENT

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WHILE BEHIND BARS AND RECEIVED

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ALMOST 1 MILLION VOTES WHICH

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WAS THE HIGHEST OF ANY

09:25

SOCIALIST CANDIDATE AND THOSE

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ARE THE ONLY TWO EXAMPLES I

09:27

COULD COME UP WITH WHEN I WAS

09:29

TRYING TO RACK MY BRAIN ABOUT

09:29

WHAT HAPPENS WITH POLITICAL

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FIGURES WHO HAVE BEEN INDICTED

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BUT ARE STILL RUNNING FOR

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OFFICE.

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>> WHAT HAPPENS HERE?

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IT IS A BIG QUESTION.

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I DON'T BELIEVE OR IMAGINE HE

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WILL SERVE TIME, ALTHOUGH I

09:49

GUESS HE COULD IN THEORY IN

09:50

THIS CASE AND IT WOULDN'T BE A

09:51

FELONY.

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WHAT YOU THINK THE PROSPECTS

09:53

ARE THAT DONALD TRUMP WILL JOIN

09:55

THIS VERY NOTORIOUS AND VERY

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BRIEF LIST WE HAVE GOTTEN OF

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HISTORICAL FIGURES WHO HAVE

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SERVED TIME AND IN OFFICE?

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>> I SPENT A LOT OF TIME AS A

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PROSECUTOR, 25 YEARS.

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BUT SOMETHING YOU LEARN IS THE

10:11

DYNAMIC SHIFTS AFTER THERE HAS

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BEEN A CONVICTION AND AFTER A

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JURY PRONOUNCES THEIR DECISION

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THAT SOMEBODY IS GUILTY.

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THE ONLY THING LEFT TO CONSIDER

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AT THAT POINT IS WHAT THE

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SENTENCE SHOULD BE.

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AT THIS POINT THE GRAVITAS OF THAT DONALD TRUMP HAS TRIED TO

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THAT DONALD TRUMP HAS TRIED TO

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WRAP HIMSELF IN, THIS I AM A

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CANDIDATE LINE HE USES, THAT

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REALLY DROPS OFF.

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THE JUDGES SIMPLY LOOKING AT

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ISSUES INVOLVING THE CONDUCT

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AND SENTENCES GIVEN TO OTHER

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DEFENDANTS FOR CONVICTION UNDER

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THIS PROVISION.

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THIS IS A BREAD-AND-BUTTER

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STATUTE THAT PEOPLE USE AND

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PEOPLE GO TO PRISON WHEN THEY

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