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Timely legal analysis from a former federal criminal investigator and HuffPost Law columnist who also practiced criminal law in multiple jurisdictions, including indigent criminal defense in homicide cases. Seth graduated from Harvard Law School in 2001, and is a member in good standing in the state and federal bars of New Hampshire.

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A little-recalled Reuters article from January 15th may hold the key to prosecuting the former president.

Mar 24

The "New Big Lie" is a bait-and-switch involving the indictment of Donald Trump.

Feb 14

While it remains unlikely, we may be underestimating the still admittedly long odds of Trump being convicted of incitement to insurrection. Day 1 of th…

Feb 10

If you suspect Trump's defense team doesn't have a leg to stand on, you're right.

Feb 2

Read the full filing from Trump's defense team with the United States Senate below.

Feb 2

A dry run of Donald's dozen debunked, discredited, and disreputable defenses.

Feb 1

The circumstances may be different, but Trump can bank on certain historical trendlines.

Jan 20

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Sixth January 6 Willard Hotel "War Room" Member Confirmed; Revelation May Implicate Trump's Department of Homeland Security in the Insurrection June 24, 2021 (unlock date)

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Team Trump Had a Second Pre-Insurrection War Room June 18, 2021 (unlock date)

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What Michael Flynn and Alex Jones Were Doing on the Eve of Insurrection, and Why It Matters May 31, 2021 (unlock date)

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New Revelation on January 6 Golf Cart Use Points to White House Coordination of Insurrectionists' Transport May 28, 2021 (unlock date)

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A Comprehensive Analysis of Trump's January 6 "Incitement to Insurrection" Speech: Part II May 28, 2021 (unlock date)

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Brazil's Murky Connection to Trump's Secretive January 5 War Council Is Getting Clearer—and It Raises New Questions March 26, 2021 (unlock date)

Everything You Need to Know About the Proud Boys' Role in the January 6 Insurrection (Part I)March 18, 2021 (unlock date)

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