'Textbook mistakes': Trump lawyer slammed for badly timed 'Perry Mason' moments
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Donald Trump's attorney made "textbook mistakes" Tuesday while cross examining adult film star Stormy Daniels in the former president's criminal hush money trial, legal experts argued Tuesday. Former federal prosecutor Harry Litman and analyst Lisa Rubin appeared on MSNBC to discuss defense attorney Susan Necheles' questioning one of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's star witnesses. Host Chris Hayes prompted the discussion by noting, "There were a few weird Perry Mason moments." ...

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