If You Can’t Trust Michael Cohen, Who Can You Trust?
Summary
Ken White and Josh Barrow analyze Janine Pierro’s poor federal trial record in D.C., attributing losses to political overreach and strategic errors. They discuss appellate rulings reducing punitive damages in the Alex Jones defamation case and reversing a verdict against James O’Keefe due to First Amendment protections. The hosts also cover the New York Times’ rare defamation loss involving Kai Spears and Ghislaine Maxwell’s failed pro se appeal.
Topics discussed
Janine Pierluissi's low conviction rate in DC
Strategic errors and the MS-13 RICO case
DOJ staffing issues and reprioritization
Alex Jones defamation appeal and punitive damages
James O'Keefe Project Veritas appeal ruling
NYT defamation loss in Kai Spears case
Jelani Maxwell appeal and upcoming topics
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