New charges and details are hurting Trump’s classified documents defense

Jul. 31, 2023 Law

Last week’s additions to an earlier indictment of former President Trump over the handling of classified documents could undercut his best defense.

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Jessica Levinson - Professor, LMU's Loyola Law School in Los Angeles - @LevinsonJessica

Host:

Madeleine Brand

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Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Marcelle Hutchins

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