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Indictment Brought for Wire Fraud
12:14 - 19:08 (06:53)
An indictment was brought for wire fraud in relation to fundraising based on the false statements made about a rigged election and significant fraud in the election. It is expected that prosecutors will give some leeway for fundraising in a campaign but will investigate false statements that lead to the deprivation of people's money.
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The January 6 committee flagged the use of the "Big Lie" as a fundraising tool by Trump supporters during the 2020 Election.
12:14 - 13:02 (00:47)
Summary
The January 6 committee flagged the use of the "Big Lie" as a fundraising tool by Trump supporters during the 2020 Election. Mary Harris and Tim Mak discuss the implications of this discovery and how it will impact the investigation.
ChapterIndictment Brought for Wire Fraud
EpisodeThe Trump Offensive
PodcastProsecuting Donald Trump
An indictment has been brought for wire fraud due to false statements in fundraising that deceived people into contributing money based on the belief of a rigged election, where significant fraud took place.
13:02 - 16:39 (03:37)
Summary
An indictment has been brought for wire fraud due to false statements in fundraising that deceived people into contributing money based on the belief of a rigged election, where significant fraud took place. Wire fraud and mail fraud are often used by federal prosecutors in white collar crime cases.
ChapterIndictment Brought for Wire Fraud
EpisodeThe Trump Offensive
PodcastProsecuting Donald Trump
A prosecutor may give leeway for exaggerated campaign fundraising, but it is important to prove whether or not the former president knew what was being said.
16:39 - 19:08 (02:28)
Summary
A prosecutor may give leeway for exaggerated campaign fundraising, but it is important to prove whether or not the former president knew what was being said. If evidence shows that there was no such fund and it was claimed otherwise, then prosecution could be easier.