843: Elie Honig | How the Rich Get Away with Crime
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🗓️ 6 June 2023
⏱️ 90 minutes
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Summary
Elie Honig (@eliehonig) is a CNN senior legal analyst, former federal and state prosecutor, Emmy nominee, podcast host, and columnist. He is the bestselling author of Hatchet Man: How Bill Barr Broke the Prosecutor’s Code and Corrupted the Justice Department, and his latest book is Untouchable: How Powerful People Get Away with It.
What We Discuss with Elie Honig:- How the rich and powerful exploit flaws in the justice system to evade accountability while being able to afford lengthy trials and secure better plea deals.
- Why using wiretaps and flipping complicit parties are essential tactics for gathering evidence against the people at the top.
- How intermediaries are used to shield the rich and powerful from being held responsible for crimes committed in their name.
- Why donations to political candidates can lead to special treatment during prosecution, indicating potential corruption.
- Why we shouldn't completely abandon faith in the justice system despite its numerous imperfections.
- And much more...
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