Michael Cohen Strikes Plea Deal in Fraud Case, Trump’s Twitter Response Mocked | THR News

Michael Cohen Strikes Plea Deal in Fraud Case, Trump’s Twitter Response Mocked | THR News

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The transcript discusses legal issues involving Paul Manafort and Michael Cohen, both of whom faced charges related to financial misconduct. Summer Zervos's lawsuit against Donald Trump is highlighted, focusing on allegations of defamation and sexual misconduct. The legal arguments surrounding the Supremacy Clause and the Clinton vs. Jones case are explored. The court's decision to allow discovery in Zervos's case is noted, along with the implications of Trump's Access Hollywood tape. The narrative underscores the ongoing legal battles and the broader context of allegations against Trump.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Paul Manafort found guilty of?

Campaign finance violations

Bank and tax fraud

Perjury

Obstruction of justice

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What legal strategy did Trump use to try to avoid Zervos's lawsuit?

Requesting a change of venue

Filing for bankruptcy

Invoking the supremacy clause

Claiming executive privilege

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which Supreme Court case was referenced to argue that a sitting president can face private litigation?

Brown v. Board of Education

Roe v. Wade

Clinton v. Jones

Bush v. Gore

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the significance of the Access Hollywood tape in Zervos's case?

It was used to prove Trump's financial misconduct

It was a key piece of evidence in Manafort's trial

It supported claims of Trump's inappropriate behavior

It was irrelevant to the case

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Brett Kavanaugh's stance on civil suits against sitting presidents?

He had no opinion on the matter

He supported immediate litigation

He opposed any form of litigation

He favored a temporary deferral