Elie Honig is joined by University of Alabama Law School student Kyra Perkins. They break down New York Attorney General Letitia James’ announcement that her office will pursue a criminal—not just civil—investigation into the Trump Organization. They also discuss what it means to conduct a fair investigation, and the political sensitivities involved with an announcement like this one. 

Transcript, references and supplemental materials are available on the CAFE website: https://cafe.com/third-degree-podcast/tish-targets-trump/

Third Degree is brought to you by CAFE Studios and the Vox Media Podcast Network. 

Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio and Music Producer: Nat Weiner; Editorial Producers: Sam Ozer-Staton and Noa Azulai. 

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