Opinion: Who has the upper hand after Trump trial opening?
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Opinion: Who has the upper hand after Trump trial opening?
Opinion by Norman Eisen (CNN) — Opening statements, followed by a few minutes of testimony from the first witness, concluded Monday in the criminal trial of former President Donald Trump. Both the prosecution and defense delivered powerful presentations. My takeaway: The prosecution has the upper hand based on the evidence and the law, and Trump knows
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A brief jury selection explainer for the defendant, Donald Trump
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