Chapter
The Difficulty of Prosecuting Political and White Collar Crimes
25:01 - 33:24 (08:23)
People of means and political connections can make it much harder for law enforcement to indict them for white collar and political crimes. However, the key to success is examining the evidence against them on a granular level, looking at the elements of the charge and being confident in securing a conviction if the admissible evidence is presented before a jury.
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Prosecuting white collar crimes and political crimes can prove challenging as the strategies employed to defend against them often involve delay, denial, and fighting everything.
25:01 - 26:49 (01:48)
Summary
Prosecuting white collar crimes and political crimes can prove challenging as the strategies employed to defend against them often involve delay, denial, and fighting everything. This poses major obstacles for prosecuting attorneys, especially in the face of well-resourced and formidable law firms.
ChapterThe Difficulty of Prosecuting Political and White Collar Crimes
EpisodeA Former US Attorney on How Trump Politicized the DOJ
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
It is often much harder to indict politically connected or wealthy individuals due to the high bar of prosecution and the need to have ample evidence in order to secure a conviction beyond reasonable doubt.
26:49 - 33:24 (06:35)
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It is often much harder to indict politically connected or wealthy individuals due to the high bar of prosecution and the need to have ample evidence in order to secure a conviction beyond reasonable doubt. The difficulty of indicting former President Trump in particular raises questions about the standards of justice and equality in the US legal system.