As week three of Donald Trump’s criminal trial wraps up in New York, Andrew Weissmann paints a first-hand picture of the scene—both outside and inside the courtroom — after attending on Thursday. Then, he and fellow MSNBC legal analyst Mary McCord recount the gist of Keith Davidson’s testimony and cross-examination. And Andrew and Mary answer listener questions about the trial.For further reading: <a href="https://www.scribd.com/document/473290657/2020-08-17-Order-Granting-Attorney-Fees" target="_blank">Here is the decision</a> Andrew referenced of a 2020 order granting attorney fees between Stephanie Clifford and Donald J Trump. As he noted, page 20 is relevant.

<description>&lt;p&gt;As week three of Donald Trump’s criminal trial wraps up in New York, Andrew Weissmann paints a first-hand picture of the scene—both outside and inside the courtroom — after attending on Thursday. Then, he and fellow MSNBC legal analyst Mary McCord recount the gist of Keith Davidson’s testimony and cross-examination. And Andrew and Mary answer listener questions about the trial.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For further reading: &lt;a href="https://www.scribd.com/document/473290657/2020-08-17-Order-Granting-Attorney-Fees" target="_blank"&gt;Here is the decision&lt;/a&gt; Andrew referenced of a 2020 order granting attorney fees between Stephanie Clifford and Donald J Trump. As he noted, page 20 is relevant. &lt;/p&gt;
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Andrew frames the dynamics at play inside the New York courtroom. And takeaways from Keith Davidson’s testimony.

Color From the Courtroom

Donald Trump’s New York criminal trial is back in session Tuesday, as Judge Merchan fines Trump $9000 for gag order violations. Last week, David Pecker wrapped up his testimony, detailing the catch and kill scheme, and jurors also heard from Trump’s assistant, Rhona Graff, and bank executive Gary Farro. After examining the art of cross-examination, veteran prosecutors Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord note the options available to Judge Merchan as he hears a second set of alleged gag order violations this Thursday. Plus: what Walt Nauta’s grand jury testimony indicates in the Florida documents case.For further reading: <a href="https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/press/PDFs/D.O.motion4contempt-FINAL.pdf" target="_blank">here is Judge Merchan’s decision on the first set of gag order motions.</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Donald Trump’s New York criminal trial is back in session Tuesday, as Judge Merchan fines Trump $9000 for gag order violations. Last week, David Pecker wrapped up his testimony, detailing the catch and kill scheme, and jurors also heard from Trump’s assistant, Rhona Graff, and bank executive Gary Farro. After examining the art of cross-examination, veteran prosecutors Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord note the options available to Judge Merchan as he hears a second set of alleged gag order violations this Thursday. Plus: what Walt Nauta’s grand jury testimony indicates in the Florida documents case.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For further reading: &lt;a href="https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/press/PDFs/D.O.motion4contempt-FINAL.pdf" target="_blank"&gt;here is Judge Merchan’s decision on the first set of gag order motions.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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Dissecting the cross-examination of AMI CEO David Pecker. Plus: Judge Merchan’s options as he hears more alleged gag order violations this Thursday.

It’s Only Tuesday

Yesterday, the Supreme Court heard arguments over Donald Trump’s claim of presidential immunity, which will have implications beyond whether he is shielded from criminal prosecution in the January 6th case. MSNBC legal analysts Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord go deep on what arguments to pay attention to. This, as the New York trial wraps up a week of testimony from former AMI CEO David Pecker. And an analysis of the latest indictment related to election interference in the 2020 election, this time from Arizona.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Yesterday, the Supreme Court heard arguments over Donald Trump’s claim of presidential immunity, which will have implications beyond whether he is shielded from criminal prosecution in the January 6th case. MSNBC legal analysts Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord go deep on what arguments to pay attention to. This, as the New York trial wraps up a week of testimony from former AMI CEO David Pecker. And an analysis of the latest indictment related to election interference in the 2020 election, this time from Arizona.&lt;/p&gt;
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Scrutinizing the Supreme Court’s historic oral arguments on Trump’s claim of presidential immunity and David Pecker’s testimony in New York.

The Presidency Before the Supreme Court

Donald Trump’s lawyers argue before the Supreme Court that he should be granted immunity for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. Hear every word of the oral arguments in a case with potentially huge implications for Trump, the 2024 election and the nation’s rule of law.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Donald Trump’s lawyers argue before the Supreme Court that he should be granted immunity for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. Hear every word of the oral arguments in a case with potentially huge implications for Trump, the 2024 election and the nation’s rule of law. &lt;/p&gt;
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Listen to Supreme Court arguments on whether Donald Trump is immune from criminal prosecution.

Live Coverage: Supreme Court Hears Trump’s Immunity Claim

This week, Donald Trump’s New York criminal trial began in earnest with opening statements and testimony from former AMI CEO, David Pecker. MSNBC legal analysts Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord break down the essence of the openings from both sides and how the statements will illuminate aspects of the trial in the coming weeks. Plus, Judge Merchan admonished the defense in Tuesday morning’s gag order hearing, saying that they were ‘losing all credibility’, but reserving a decision on the issue. For now. And looking ahead, Andrew and Mary weigh in on the questions they hope to hear in Thursday’s oral arguments before the Supreme Court to decide whether Donald Trump’s presidential immunity claim holds water.For further reading: here is the article Andrew wrote with his colleague Ryan Goodman in Just Security <a href="https://www.justsecurity.org/94867/supreme-court-oral-argument-presidential-immunity/" target="_blank">Questions the Supreme Court Should Ask at Thursday’s Oral Argument on Presidential Immunity</a>And a sincere thanks to all our listeners for voting in the Webby Awards! Prosecuting Donald Trump won the <a href="https://winners.webbyawards.com/2024/podcasts/shows/crime-justice/282980/prosecuting-donald-trump" target="_blank">2024 Webby Awards</a> for both the Crime & Justice podcast category and was the Crime & Justice People's Voice winner.

<description>&lt;p&gt;This week, Donald Trump’s New York criminal trial began in earnest with opening statements and testimony from former AMI CEO, David Pecker. MSNBC legal analysts Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord break down the essence of the openings from both sides and how the statements will illuminate aspects of the trial in the coming weeks. Plus, Judge Merchan admonished the defense in Tuesday morning’s gag order hearing, saying that they were ‘losing all credibility’, but reserving a decision on the issue. For now. And looking ahead, Andrew and Mary weigh in on the questions they hope to hear in Thursday’s oral arguments before the Supreme Court to decide whether Donald Trump’s presidential immunity claim holds water.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For further reading: here is the article Andrew wrote with his colleague Ryan Goodman in &lt;i&gt;Just Security&lt;/i&gt; &lt;a href="https://www.justsecurity.org/94867/supreme-court-oral-argument-presidential-immunity/" target="_blank"&gt;Questions the Supreme Court Should Ask at Thursday’s Oral Argument on Presidential Immunity&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And a sincere thanks to all our listeners for voting in the Webby Awards! &lt;i&gt;Prosecuting Donald Trump&lt;/i&gt; won the &lt;a href="https://winners.webbyawards.com/2024/podcasts/shows/crime-justice/282980/prosecuting-donald-trump" target="_blank"&gt;2024 Webby Awards&lt;/a&gt; for both the Crime &amp; Justice podcast category and was the Crime &amp; Justice People's Voice winner.&lt;/p&gt;
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An analysis of opening statements in the New York criminal trial and a preview of the Supreme Court’s oral arguments in Trump’s immunity appeal.

Opening Statements

Veteran prosecutors Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord discuss and dissect the cases against former President Donald Trump, including the historic indictments from the Manhattan D.A., Special Counsel Jack Smith and Fulton County D.A. Fani Willis.

Prosecuting Donald Trump

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