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More than 300 defendants have been charged with obstructing or attempting to obstruct an official congressional proceeding in connection to the Jan. 6 insurrection. But, so far, federal judges have disagreed about whether the statute was meant to apply only to the destruction of documents and records, not events like those on Jan 6. If the Supreme Court finds in favor of the rioters, many could see their jail sentences substantially reduced.

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Today we're sharing an episode of NPR's podcast Trump's Trials, hosted Scott Detrow with regular analysis from Domenico Montanaro. They are joined by former Deputy Assistant Attorney General Harry Litman.

This week's focus: the January 6th federal election interference case. Prosecutor, Special Counsel Jack Smith, made an unusual move, and sidestepped the appeals court and went straight to the Supreme Court to answer a fundamental question at the heart of the case:. Can presidents be criminally prosecuted for crimes they are allegedly committed while in office?

Topics include:
- Presidential immunity
- Does presidential immunity apply to Trump's actions on January 6th
- Predictions on how the Supreme Court may respond
- New case timeline
- An update on the New York Civil Fraud trial

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Secretary of State Antony Blinken is back in the war zone in Israel, as the US warns the human suffering in Gaza is eroding public support for the war, and the outcry for a ceasefire could reach a tipping point. Plus, Ex-crypto billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried is found guilty of fraud. And, the FBI searches the home of NYC Mayor Adams’ chief fundraiser, amid corruption allegations. Also this morning: the IDF says Gaza City is completely surrounded, and the leader of Hezbollah is expected to speak on the Israel-Hamas war in a televised address. For daily information on the Israel-Gaza conflict, check out CNN’s podcast ‘Tug of War: Attack on Israel’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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CNN learns Trump is expected to be booked into Fulton County jail at any point in the next nine-days. That, as Rudy Giuliani says he’ll surrender in Georgia next week, blasting prosecutors as “incompetent’ & “sloppy”. Plus, court transcripts reveal the special counsel in the January 6 case obtained a warrant to get Trump’s Twitter direct messages. And, new questions about what caused wildfires on Maui that are now blamed for 106 deaths. "The Washington Post" reports a downed power line likely caused that first fire on the island. Also this morning: the special counsel in the Hunter Biden probe says the President’s son’s plea deal is invalid, and “The Blind Side” family calls ex-NFL star Michael Oher’s accusation that they attempted to withhold money from him absurd, and a “shakedown”. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

At least three people die after two helicopters collide mid-air while fighting a wildfire in California. Plus, Ukraine arrests a woman in connection with a plot to assassinate President Zelensky. And, The Red Cross drops blanket restrictions based on sexual orientation, clearing the way for more gay men to donate blood. Also this morning: Trump has 11-hours left to respond to the protective order intended to prevent the him from disclosing evidence and making public comments that could intimidate witnesses, and the Barbie movie crosses the $1 billion box office threshold, in a historic feat for a solo female director. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The top-rated legal and political podcast Legal AF is back for another hard-hitting look at the most consequential developments at the intersection of law and politics. On this Special midweek’s edition, anchors national trial attorney Michael Popok and former top Manhattan DA prosecutor Karen Friedman Agnifilo, are joined by their co-anchor, civil rights attorney, and co-founder of Meidas Touch, to discuss: 1. The jury’s verdict in favor of E Jean Carroll, finding Trump guilty of sexual abuse and defamation, and awarding her $5 million dollars; 2. The Brooklyn US Attorney’s Office indicting, arresting and arraigning Rep. George Santos for wire fraud, charity fraud, and unemployment fraud, among other things, 3. Trump’s efforts to take his 34-count business record fraud case away from a Manhattan state court judge and send it to a Federal judge instead; 4. Updates in the Manhattan DA’s criminal prosecution of Trump with the judge setting a February or March 2024 trial date, and entering a protective and gag order against Trump; and 5. Michael Cohen filing a motion to dismiss Trump’s Miami federal case against him, and so much more. DEALS FROM OUR SPONSORS! BAMBEE: Go to https://BAMBEE.COM right now and type in LEGALAF under podcast when you sign up! MIRACLE MADE: Head to https://TRYMIRACLE.COM/LEGALAF and use the code LEGALAF AG1: Head to https://athleticgreens.com/legalaf to get a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D and 5 FREE Travel Packs with your first purchase! SUPPORT THE SHOW: Shop LEGAL AF Merch at: https://store.meidastouch.com Join us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/meidastouch Remember to subscribe to ALL the Meidas Media Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://pod.link/1510240831 Legal AF: https://pod.link/1580828595 The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://pod.link/1595408601 The Influence Continuum: https://pod.link/1603773245 Kremlin File: https://pod.link/1575837599 Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://pod.link/1530639447 The Weekend Show: https://pod.link/1612691018 The Tony Michaels Podcast: https://pod.link/1561049560 American Psyop: https://pod.link/1652143101 Burn the Boats: https://pod.link/1485464343 Majority 54: https://pod.link/1309354521 Political Beatdown: https://pod.link/1669634407 Lights On with Jessica Denson: https://pod.link/1676844320 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anchored by MT founder and civil rights lawyer, Ben Meiselas and national trial lawyer and strategist, Michael Popok, the top-rated news analysis podcast LegalAF is back for another hard-hitting look at the most consequential developments at the intersection of law and politics. On this week’s edition, they discuss: Jack Smith’s Grand Jury hauling in right-wing extremist and “Judicial Watch” founder Tom Fitton to testify against Donald Trump; the Manhattan DA putting the screws to Trump’s convicted felon ex-Chief Financial Officer Allen Weisselberg to testify against Trump in the Stormy Daniels’ hush money criminal case or face years in prison for insurance fraud; a Manhattan Judge ordering that the NY Attorney General’s $250 million civil fraud case is full steam ahead for an October 2, 2023 trial; Trump replacing his attorney Alina Habba with Insurrectionist defense counsel Joe Tacopina to defend the E. Jean Carrol civil fraud case against him set for April; and Santos facing Federal criminal prosecution for charity and election fraud and the over/under on his possible “expulsion” from the House, and so much more. DEALS FROM OUR SPONSORS! FUM: Head to https://TryFum.com and use code "LEGALAF" to save 10% off when you get the journey pack today! MIRACLE MADE: Head to https://TryMiracle.com/LegalAF and use the code "LEGALAF" to claim your free 3 piece towel set and save over 40% off! ZBIOTICS: Head to https://Zbiotics.com/LegalAF and use the code "LEGALAF" at checkout for 15% off! Remember to subscribe to ALL the Meidas Media Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://pod.link/1510240831 Legal AF: https://pod.link/1580828595 The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://pod.link/1595408601 The Influence Continuum: https://pod.link/1603773245 Kremlin File: https://pod.link/1575837599 Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://pod.link/1530639447 The Weekend Show: https://pod.link/1612691018 The Tony Michaels Podcast: https://pod.link/1561049560 American Psyop: https://pod.link/1652143101 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices