In today's Debriefing of the Law, Joel and Chris review the week's major legal news. First, they go over the Jussie Smollett case. They discuss his charges, hate crimes, and the role of a criminal defense attorney. They also give status updates on the Holmes and Maxwell trials.
Next, they review the Supreme Court arguments heard this week. First up is the Carson v. Mankin case which deals with religious rights and whether a state violates constitutional clauses by not allowing students to direct government student aid money to a religious school. They review the Establishment Clause and the entanglement of state and religion. Next, they review Shinn v. Ramirez. This cases deals with the death penalty and the policy around habeas relief if there were flaws within the original trial.
In Courtroom Quarterback (beginning at 33:30), Joel and Chris review the playoff rankings. They talk about bowl games and coaches changing teams. They analyze a play in the Pittsburgh vs. Wake Forest game involving a fake slide. Lastly, they make their predictions for the upcoming games.
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Trump Trial Week 2, Constanza sued Seinfeld and Presidential Immunity
First week of Trump's First Trial is in the books.
OJ Trial Remembered and Trump Criminal Trial Begins
Trial of Jesus Part 2 and Trump’s Partial Vindication
Trial of Jesus Part 1, Ruby Franke sentenced and Fani Willis in trouble
SCOTUS puts Trump back on the ballot, Presidential immunity and State of the Union
Ranking the Chiefs among the dynasties and a drunken parade turns tragic
SCOTUS favorable to Trump on ballot case, appellate court said Trump not immune for Jan 6 and a Chief’s blowout?
Mahomes and Swift are the GOATS, 49'ers have the superior team, and Trump is liable for 80 million
NFL anti-trust lawsuit. Man suing 27 women because he is clingy and Trump being sued again.
Donald Trump’s trial, Trump leading the polls and NFL Black Monday going into playoff week.
The Epstein List, Trials of the Centuries Hall of Fame and who will make it to the NFL playoffs.
Christmas Music, Colorado votes against Trump as President and FOOTBALL!
The Republican debates, Purdue Pharma, and we end up with the College Football Playoff Records.
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Supreme Court’s ethics code and Taylor Swift to the Super Bowl
Trump testifies in court, Mike Johnson’s paycheck to paycheck and Michigan sign stealing is a rush to mis-judgment
Halloween week, the Socratic Method, Mike Johnson, and the NFL powder blue lawsuit.
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