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If he is elected, #DonaldTrump could shut down his federal prosecutions or potentially pardon himself.

But, Strict Scrutiny Podcast co-host Melissa Murray (@ProfMMurray on Threads 🧵) notes, 'If he is convicted in Manhattan, he can't really do anything about it.'

Listen at 38:06: bit.ly/4aXrOxv

Some on the left have called for Justice Sonia Sotomayor to retire, citing concerns about her age and diabetes.

Melissa Murray (@ProfMMurray on Threads 🧵), who once clerked for Sotomayor, pushes back and says progressives should focus on court reforms instead.

'She's showing no signs of slowing down.'

It will be 'really unfortunate' if #Trump 's other cases don't go to trial before the election, says Melissa Murray (@ProfMMurray on Threads 🧵).

'Each American is going to have to resolve those facts for herself and likely we'll do that in the confines of the ballot booth.'

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'It cannot be the case that a president is completely and totally immune from criminal prosecution,' Melissa Murray (@ProfMMurray on Threads 🧵) says of #DonaldTrump 's #SupremeCourt argument for absolute immunity.

'It would make the president a king.'

Listen at 33:!0: bit.ly/4aXrOxv

'It's going to be difficult for the prosecution to withstand efforts by the defense to impeach Michael Cohen's credibility.'

Melissa Murray (@ProfMMurray on Threads 🧵) says the Alvin Bragg will need corroborating evidence to support his key witness against #DonaldTrump .

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The controversy over Fulton County DA Fani Willis' relationship with prosecutor Nathan Wade was 'embarrassing' and 'demoralizing,' says Melissa Murray (@ProfMMurray on Threads 🧵).

But Willis should not step down from the #Trump RICO case.

'She's incredibly experienced in bringing those RICO prosecutions.'

'This is the most important information... It can't be in a gold-plated bathroom in your beach house in Palm Beach.'

--Melissa Murray (@ProfMMurray on Threads 🧵), co-host of Strict Scrutiny Podcast, on the 'profound' implications of #DonaldTrump 's handling of classified documents.

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#DonaldTrump demands the judge in his NY trial recuse over his daughter's work for Democrats.

Melissa Murray (@ProfMMurray on Threads 🧵) disagrees and explains how this differs from calls for Justice Clarence Thomas to recuse from cases related to his wife's political work.

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'Yes, #DonaldTrump is being treated differently,' says Strict Scrutiny Podcast co-host Melissa Murray (@ProfMMurray on Threads 🧵) as Trump goes on trial.

'He is being treated in a way that no criminal defendant will be treated. He is getting the ‘due-est’ of due process.'

FULL EPISODE: bit.ly/3QflXuT

'The United States has a kind of American exceptionalism about this prospect of holding former leaders to account.'

While it is 'extraordinary' to see a former president on trial, Melissa Murray (@ProfMMurray on Threads 🧵) stresses it has happened in many other democracies.

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This week, #DonaldTrump became the first former U.S. president to face a criminal trial.

MargaretHoover talks to Melissa Murray (@ProfMMurray on Threads 🧵), co-host of Strict Scrutiny Podcast, about Trump's NY trial and what's next in his other cases.

TONIGHT 8:30 pm ET

PBS listings: to.pbs.org/39hI6Tf

The Alvin Bragg's 'novel' legal theory charging #DonaldTrump with felony falsification of business records 'raises eyebrows,' says Melissa Murray (@ProfMMurray on Threads 🧵).

But despite Trump's claims of selective prosecution, she adds, 'these are crimes for which ordinary New Yorkers are prosecuted.'

The #SupremeCourt hears arguments next week on #DonaldTrump 's claim of absolute immunity.

Melissa Murray (@ProfMMurray on Threads 🧵) says she doubts the justices will rule for Trump, but unless they decide promptly, they will have 'effectively immunized' him by delaying his #January6th trial beyond November.

The #MaraLago classified documents case against #DonaldTrump is 'clear-cut' and has 'profound' implications, says Melissa Murray (@ProfMMurray on Threads 🧵), but actions by Judge Aileen Cannon continue to delay a trial.

'I think, generously, you might say she might be a little out of her depth here.'

Jury selection for #DonaldTrump in heavily Democratic Manhattan will be 'fraught,' says Strict Scrutiny Podcast co-host Melissa Murray (@ProfMMurray on Threads 🧵), but he is not entitled to a jury 'all wearing red hats.'

'It just has to be 12 people who are committed to approaching the evidence with an open mind.'

'We've actually joined the rest of the free world in truly being able to hold a former leader to account.'

Melissa Murray (@ProfMMurray on Threads 🧵) talks to MargaretHoover about the Trump indictments and the start of the former president's first trial.

FRIDAY PBS

Local listings: to.pbs.org/39hI6Tf

On a 1996 'Firing Line,' defense attorney Alan Dershowitz explained why he felt race mattered when picking a jury for #OJSimpson .

Our guest is a constitutional scholar and podcaster who has scrutinized the cases against another high-profile defendant: #DonaldTrump .

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In 'The End of Race Politics,' Coleman Hughes says he is 'sick at heart' over the racial landscape in America.

He tells MargaretHoover everyone has a role to play in healing divisions.

'We have to demand better of our media and our politicians.'

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