If Corcoran was unwittingly part of the cover up, why wouldn't he sign the affidavit himself instead of getting Bobb to do it? She's got bus tire tracks on her back.
I heard a podcast say that Smith is in his Oprah phase. I had no idea what that meant until he said "YOU get a subpoena, YOU get a subpoena and YOU get a subpoena!" I then got it and think it's hilarious. I hope that eventually means "YOU get to go to jail, YOU get to go to jail and TRUMP goes to jail-finally!"
Forget about the prison time. Forget about the monetary fines. Just disbar each one and spread their shameful actions from every mountaintop. Make certain that they get a mention in history books about this period as the most shameful Americans. And while we are at it, take away their citizenship.
When will all these "unprecedented" legal gyrations designed to evade prosecution finally result in some actual charges and convictions? Regardless of other charges that may sometimes be more difficult to prove in court,*trump's modus operandi - and not merely a "pattern" - in every case that bears his stamp involves lying, deceit, abusing others, and obstruction of justice, all for clearly selfish motives. Why is this so difficult to prove, and why does he continue to get away with it after all these years? Why is he not in prison, if for no other crime, then at least for this?
Found a typo, Jay. Under "Is Smith likely to succeed against Corcoran?" First paragraph, third sentence, 'so' instead of 'some.' Great column, though. Thanks for explaining it all so clearly.
It's almost as if, under the circumstances, the exception should be attorney-client privilege, and the presumed state should default to crime-fraud, whenever they spectre of a Trump attorney is raised...
One part confuses me. If trump didn't tell Corcoran that all documents were recovered, there's no attorney client privilege. Corcoran is on the hook for the falsity. BUT--if trump told Corcoran to tell the DOJ they were all recovered, didn't trump waive the privilege by telling Corcoran to tell a third party?
I've been retired long enough to have forgotten the fine points of the privilege.
Didn’t know there were guidelines for determining “preponderance of the evidence” one being “greater than 50 percent.” Not sure where Corcoran lands, but the Criminal in Chief has stunning ability to bring out the worst in people and engage them to become criminals themselves. Like “when you’re a star they help you do it.”
Corcoran can take the fifth though, correct, even if the crime fraud exception applies and he has to testify? That would provide a catch-22, it can't be used against him, but he doesn't have to answer questions? That would be his way out, and Trump and Bob's too (though signing a false document would still be an issue for Bob).
Appreciate this clear analysis of what may be happening with tRUmp’s attorneys.
Also: “Trump’s faint brain waves.” 😂😉
If Corcoran was unwittingly part of the cover up, why wouldn't he sign the affidavit himself instead of getting Bobb to do it? She's got bus tire tracks on her back.
I heard a podcast say that Smith is in his Oprah phase. I had no idea what that meant until he said "YOU get a subpoena, YOU get a subpoena and YOU get a subpoena!" I then got it and think it's hilarious. I hope that eventually means "YOU get to go to jail, YOU get to go to jail and TRUMP goes to jail-finally!"
Forget about the prison time. Forget about the monetary fines. Just disbar each one and spread their shameful actions from every mountaintop. Make certain that they get a mention in history books about this period as the most shameful Americans. And while we are at it, take away their citizenship.
I so enjoy your input on these legal issues! It also nice to realize that Jack has got some brass balls! Woo hoo.
Let is hope that justice prevails.
When will all these "unprecedented" legal gyrations designed to evade prosecution finally result in some actual charges and convictions? Regardless of other charges that may sometimes be more difficult to prove in court,*trump's modus operandi - and not merely a "pattern" - in every case that bears his stamp involves lying, deceit, abusing others, and obstruction of justice, all for clearly selfish motives. Why is this so difficult to prove, and why does he continue to get away with it after all these years? Why is he not in prison, if for no other crime, then at least for this?
tRump has trained his minions well. 'Lie, deny, and demand proof.'
Well, there actually IS proof, so maybe he didn't. *looks for popcorn*
Found a typo, Jay. Under "Is Smith likely to succeed against Corcoran?" First paragraph, third sentence, 'so' instead of 'some.' Great column, though. Thanks for explaining it all so clearly.
Thank you for the very helpful analysis. So much swampiness . . . (Remember when Cheetolini claimed he was going to "drain the swamp"?? . . .).
It's almost as if, under the circumstances, the exception should be attorney-client privilege, and the presumed state should default to crime-fraud, whenever they spectre of a Trump attorney is raised...
One part confuses me. If trump didn't tell Corcoran that all documents were recovered, there's no attorney client privilege. Corcoran is on the hook for the falsity. BUT--if trump told Corcoran to tell the DOJ they were all recovered, didn't trump waive the privilege by telling Corcoran to tell a third party?
I've been retired long enough to have forgotten the fine points of the privilege.
Thank you for making this all easy to understand.
Didn’t know there were guidelines for determining “preponderance of the evidence” one being “greater than 50 percent.” Not sure where Corcoran lands, but the Criminal in Chief has stunning ability to bring out the worst in people and engage them to become criminals themselves. Like “when you’re a star they help you do it.”
Corcoran can take the fifth though, correct, even if the crime fraud exception applies and he has to testify? That would provide a catch-22, it can't be used against him, but he doesn't have to answer questions? That would be his way out, and Trump and Bob's too (though signing a false document would still be an issue for Bob).
Can you explain why no charges are being made against Matt Gaetz for sex trafficking underage girls?