The Beat with Ari Melber, Feb. 11, 2019
Duration: 44 Minutes
Discussed Today:
Meet the Mueller prosecutor who scares Trump more than Mueller
In a special report, MSNBC Chief Legal Correspondent Ari Melber examines the tactics of a hardball Federal Prosecutor on Special Counsel Mueller’s team, Andrew Weissmann, who many refer to as Mueller’s “legal pit bull”. Melber breaks down how Weissmann honed his hardball strategy in the Enron investigation, one of the most far-reaching, aggressive and controversial prosecutions in modern American law and how he built a reputation of effective and controversial prosecution, by charging targets that many prosecutors avoid: like a defendant’s own family members.
Mueller team reveals 'heart' of Trump probe
Mueller was forced to disclose details of the probe in order to defend new charges against Paul Manafort in court. Prosecutor Andrew Weissman notes in a new filing that the “heart” of the probe is still looking at a potentially illegal deal between Russia and Trump aides.
Trump-linked tabloid explored registering as agent for Saudis
New reporting alleges Trump ally David Pecker was so concerned the National Enquirer might be formally lobbying on behalf of the Saudis that his company asked the Department of Justice if they should register as Saudi lobbyists.
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