Episode 161 |Smirnov Iced (feat. Anna Bower)

Opening statements in Trump’s election interference trial have been delivered. There was also a Sandoval hearing in that case where Trump got to hear which of his prior bad acts can be brought up if he testifies. Judge Merchan has yet to rule on whether Trump has violated the gag order and should be held in contempt of court.Judge Beryl Howell has upheld the verdict in the Ruby Freeman Shaye Moss defamation case against Rudy Giuliani.An agreement has been reached regarding Trump’s $175 million bond as he appeals the NYAG civil fraud verdict.Plus, House Republicans form FART, Matt Gaetz’s ethics probe is back, FISA section 702 gets renewed,  and more.Allison Gillhttps://post.news/@/MuellerSheWrotehttps://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrotePete Strzokhttps://twitter.com/petestrzokThe Podcasthttps://twitter.com/aisle45podWant to support this podcast and get it ad-free and early?Go to: https://www.patreon.com/aisle45podTell us about yourself and what you like about the show - http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=short Allison Gillhttps://post.news/@/MuellerSheWrotehttps://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrotePete Strzokhttps://twitter.com/petestrzokThe Podcasthttps://twitter.com/aisle45podWant to support this podcast and get it ad-free and early?Go to: https://www.patreon.com/aisle45podTell us about yourself and what you like about the show - http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=short

On Monday, the first of Donald Trump’s trials started. We go over jury selection. The Senate Judiciary Committee issues a subpoena to Leonard Leo in their ethics probe.The NY AG is investigating Weisselberg’s perjury.Plus, we have updates in Fulton County and more.Allison Gillhttps://post.news/@/MuellerSheWrotehttps://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrotePete Strzokhttps://twitter.com/petestrzokThe Podcasthttps://twitter.com/aisle45podWant to support this podcast and get it ad-free and early?Go to: https://www.patreon.com/aisle45podTell us about yourself and what you like about the show - http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=short Allison Gillhttps://post.news/@/MuellerSheWrotehttps://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrotePete Strzokhttps://twitter.com/petestrzokThe Podcasthttps://twitter.com/aisle45podWant to support this podcast and get it ad-free and early?Go to: https://www.patreon.com/aisle45podTell us about yourself and what you like about the show - http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=short

We have updates on the NYAG civil fraud $175M “Subprime Car Loan King” bond debacle, Trump’s flurry of motions in a desperate attempt to delay or dismiss the Manhattan hush money criminal trial, Rudy’s bankruptcy, Fulton County, and  the disbarment proceedings of Jeffrey Clark and John Eastman.Representatives Biggs and Gosar get subpoenaed by Arizona prosecutors in their fraudulent electors investigation.Plus Pete Navarro goes Supreme Court Shopping; FCI Trump and more. FCI Miami Commissary https://www.bop.gov/locations/institutions/mia/mia_legal_activities.pdf Allison Gillhttps://post.news/@/MuellerSheWrotehttps://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrotePete Strzokhttps://twitter.com/petestrzokThe Podcasthttps://twitter.com/aisle45podWant to support this podcast and get it ad-free and early?Go to: https://www.patreon.com/aisle45podTell us about yourself and what you like about the show - http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=short

This week; in the hush money case, Trump skirts the limited gag order and goes after Judge Merchan’s daughter in multiple posts.Mike Roman is subpoenaed by Arizona prosecutors investigating the fraudulent electors scheme.Jeffrey Clark’s and John Eastman’s disbarment proceedings are underway. And more!FCI Miami Commissary https://www.bop.gov/locations/institutions/mia/mia_legal_activities.pdfAllison Gillhttps://post.news/@/MuellerSheWrotehttps://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrotePete Strzokhttps://twitter.com/petestrzokThe Podcasthttps://twitter.com/aisle45podWant to support this podcast and get it ad-free and early?Go to: https://www.patreon.com/aisle45podTell us about yourself and what you like about the show - http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=short Allison Gillhttps://post.news/@/MuellerSheWrotehttps://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrotePete Strzokhttps://twitter.com/petestrzokThe Podcasthttps://twitter.com/aisle45podWant to support this podcast and get it ad-free and early?Go to: https://www.patreon.com/aisle45podTell us about yourself and what you like about the show - http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=short

This week; one Trump lawyer gets arrested for a warrant while in court and another gets admonished by the judge for misrepresenting the facts surrounding document production from SDNY; Trump’s hush money/election interference/false business records trial is set for Jury selection on April 15th; Trump’s bond was reduced from around $500 million to $175 million and several other orders were stayed pending his appeal in the NYAG civil fraud case; TikTok investor gives Trump a big wealth infusion through Truth Social; Congressional Republicans are in such disarray that George Santos will run as an Independent, and more.FCI Miami Commissary https://www.bop.gov/locations/institutions/mia/mia_legal_activities.pdf                           Why Fani Willis Is Not Disqualified Under Georgia Lawhttps://www.justsecurity.org/91368/why-fani-willis-is-not-disqualified-under-georgia-law/Allison Gillhttps://post.news/@/MuellerSheWrotehttps://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrotePete Strzokhttps://twitter.com/petestrzokThe Podcasthttps://twitter.com/aisle45podWant to support this podcast and get it ad-free and early?Go to: https://www.patreon.com/aisle45podTell us about yourself and what you like about the show - http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=short Allison Gillhttps://post.news/@/MuellerSheWrotehttps://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrotePete Strzokhttps://twitter.com/petestrzokThe Podcasthttps://twitter.com/aisle45podWant to support this podcast and get it ad-free and early?Go to: https://www.patreon.com/aisle45podTell us about yourself and what you like about the show - http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=short

This week; Trump requests an extension after he fails to secure a nearly 500 million dollar bond with 30 companies; Jeffrey Clark’s disbarment process continues at a snail’s pace; Nathan Wade resigns and six charges are dropped from the Fulton County case; the hush money case is delayed due to document production; and Pete Navarro is reporting to prison.FCI Miami Commissary https://www.bop.gov/locations/institutions/mia/mia_legal_activities.pdfWhy Fani Willis Is Not Disqualified Under Georgia Lawhttps://www.justsecurity.org/91368/why-fani-willis-is-not-disqualified-under-georgia-law/Allison Gillhttps://post.news/@/MuellerSheWrotehttps://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrotePete Strzokhttps://twitter.com/petestrzokThe Podcasthttps://twitter.com/aisle45podWant to support this podcast and get it ad-free and early?Go to: https://www.patreon.com/aisle45podTell us about yourself and what you like about the show - http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=short Allison Gillhttps://post.news/@/MuellerSheWrotehttps://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrotePete Strzokhttps://twitter.com/petestrzokThe Podcasthttps://twitter.com/aisle45podWant to support this podcast and get it ad-free and early?Go to: https://www.patreon.com/aisle45podTell us about yourself and what you like about the show - http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=short

This week; Trump secures a surety bond to cover E. Jean Carroll’s judgment against him; Pete Navarro is ordered to report to prison in less than a week; Trump’s trial in Manhattan is set to begin in less than two weeks; there are updates on Bannon’s situation; the DHS IG is rebuked in strongly worded letter from Democrats; filings in hunter’s civil suit; Arizona’s prosecution of fraudulent electors is almost complete; we should know soon whether Fani Willis gets to continue the RICO prosecution in Georgia; and a former Air Force Colonel has been arrested for  transmitting classified information relating to the national defense through an online dating site.FCI Miami Commissary https://www.bop.gov/locations/institutions/mia/mia_legal_activities.pdf Why Fani Willis Is Not Disqualified Under Georgia Lawhttps://www.justsecurity.org/91368/why-fani-willis-is-not-disqualified-under-georgia-law/ Allison Gillhttps://post.news/@/MuellerSheWrotehttps://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrotePete Strzokhttps://twitter.com/petestrzokThe Podcasthttps://twitter.com/aisle45podWant to support this podcast and get it ad-free and early?Go to: https://www.patreon.com/aisle45podTell us about yourself and what you like about the show - http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=short

This week; the Supreme Court rules on Colorado’s ballot case; a journalist is being held in contempt for not revealing a source; former top DoJ officials will testify at Jeffrey Clark’s disbarment proceedings; Comer’s impeachment inquiry is nearly dead; motions in limine are filed in the “hush money” case; we have an update in the Fulton County disqualification hearing; plus Trump may be trying to hide assets. Why Fani Willis Is Not Disqualified Under Georgia Lawhttps://www.justsecurity.org/91368/why-fani-willis-is-not-disqualified-under-georgia-law/ Allison Gillhttps://post.news/@/MuellerSheWrotehttps://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrotePete Strzokhttps://twitter.com/petestrzokThe Podcasthttps://twitter.com/aisle45podWant to support this podcast and get it ad-free and early?Go to: https://www.patreon.com/aisle45podTell us about yourself and what you like about the show - http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=short

This week; we have updates on many ongoing cases and sagas; including Steve Bannon's motion to dismiss; the sanctions against Kraken lawyers; James Biden's testimony to the House; Alex Jones’ bankruptcy proceedings, and the Wisconsin Ethics Commission's recommendation of felony charges for several members of Trump’s Save America PAC. Also, Alexander Smirnoff is re-arrested and there are calls for an investigation into former US Attorney Scott Brady for providing false or misleading testimony to Congress about Smirnoff’s bogus allegations against Biden. Plus updates in the Fulton County case.*Correction – the Patrons shouted out in this episode are not “new.” They are Hall of Famers!                           Why Fani Willis Is Not Disqualified Under Georgia Lawhttps://www.justsecurity.org/91368/why-fani-willis-is-not-disqualified-under-georgia-law/Allison Gillhttps://post.news/@/MuellerSheWrotehttps://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrotePete Strzokhttps://twitter.com/petestrzokThe Podcasthttps://twitter.com/aisle45podWant to support this podcast and get it ad-free and early?Go to: https://www.patreon.com/aisle45podTell us about yourself and what you like about the show - http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=short Allison Gillhttps://post.news/@/MuellerSheWrotehttps://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrotePete Strzokhttps://twitter.com/petestrzokThe Podcasthttps://twitter.com/aisle45podWant to support this podcast and get it ad-free and early?Go to: https://www.patreon.com/aisle45podTell us about yourself and what you like about the show - http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=short

This week: Judge Engoron orders Trump to disgorge $355 million as a result of the NYAG civil fraud trial; more problems with House Republican witnesses in the Biden impeachment inquiry; new evidence in the Matt Gaetz House Ethics Committee investigation; testimony from Fulton County DA Fani Willis and her father in the recusal hearing kicked off by conflict of interest allegations from Mike Roman in the racketeering case in Georgia; Judge Merchan denies  all of Trump’s motions to dismiss the hush money case and sets the trial for March 25th in Manhattan;  and more.Our guestAnna Bowerhttps://twitter.com/AnnaBowerhttps://www.lawfaremedia.org/contributors/abower                    Allison Gillhttps://post.news/@/MuellerSheWrotehttps://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrotePete Strzokhttps://twitter.com/petestrzokThe Podcasthttps://twitter.com/aisle45podWant to support this podcast and get it ad-free and early?Go to: https://www.patreon.com/aisle45podTell us about yourself and what you like about the show - http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=short