In this episode Hawk delves into the intricacies of the 92-page order delivered by Judge Arthur Engoron in the Civil Fraud Trial brought by New York State Attorney General Letitia James against Donald Trump, his two adult sons,and the Trump Organization.

The burden of proof in this case, being a civil one, is the preponderance of evidence, a lower standard than in criminal cases. Hawk then provides an overview of the seven causes of action in the case and highlights the significant motion for summary judgment granted by the judge, establishing a decade-long pattern of fraudulent behavior.

The episode breaks down the defenses presented by the Trumps and their attorneys, including claims of no fraud and shifting blame to accountants. Hawk discusses the judge's comprehensive findings of fact and reveals the extent of deception, including false financial statements, persistent fraud, and deceitful practices. They basically lied to everyone about everything all of the time, including lying to one another.

In the latter part of the podcast, the discussion centers around various witnesses and their testimonies in the trial. Notably, the focus is on Michael Cohen, who, despite being a convicted perjurer, was deemed credible by the court. Cohen's testimony was corroborated by other trial evidence. The judge's assessment of Cohen's credibility is highlighted, underscoring the importance of his truthful testimony despite the evident animosity between him and Donald Trump.

Additionally there were inadequacies and contradictions of expert witnesses presented by the Trump defense team. Several experts are discussed with the court finding their testimonies lacking credibility, being inconsistent, unsupported, and contradicted by other evidence.SUPPORT & CONNECT WITH HAWK

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