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Smith blows hole in Trump Jan. 6 defense

Smith's latest move may force Trump to waive attorney-client privilege

Salon · Oct 11, 2023

Prof: "Surprise" statute may doom Trump

"Essentially, Trump could be charged for entering a conspiracy" under law once used to target KKK, professor says

Salon · Jul 21, 2023

Expert: "Clinton socks" won't save Trump

Trump's defense is futile since he's "charged with violating the Espionage Act, not the Presidential Records Act"

Salon · Jun 15, 2023

Weisselberg could aid DA — or AG probe

It's not just the Stormy Daniels case. "There's a potential treasure trove of information there for prosecutors"

Salon · Mar 30, 2023

Expert: Trump could face "other charges"

Longtime Trump ally David Pecker, who played key role in Stormy Daniels payment, appeared before the grand jury

Salon · Mar 28, 2023