The Lawfare Podcast Trump’s Trials and Tribulations: Jury Selection Starts Monday
Apr 13, 2024
Topics discussed include upcoming jury selection in hush money case against Trump, Judge Cannon's rulings in FL, update on Fulton County, Jack Smith's brief on immunity defense, audience questions from supporters
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Voir Dire's Strategic Role
- Voir dire involves comprehensive questionnaires including politically charged questions to help attorneys assess impartiality.
- Challenges for cause are unlimited whereas peremptory strikes are limited and cannot be race-based.
Florida Judge's Reversal on Witness Disclosure
- Judge Cannon initially planned to unseal witnesses' names and FBI statements in the Florida case but later limited disclosure after government pushback.
- The government had turned over sensitive Jenks material under protective order, complicating transparency.
Protective Order and Judge's Stance in Florida
- The protective order allowed early disclosure of witness statements, but Trump's efforts to publicize witness identities are risky.
- Judge Cannon's rulings appear to reflect skepticism toward the special counsel and procedural complexities.