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Legal experts, including Professor John Turley of George Washington University, quickly argued that the case should be dismissed now that the core evidence has fallen apart. Turley and others believe the evidence is not sufficient for a conviction, urging the judge to declare a directed verdict—essentially stopping the case before a jury can convict.
The broader issue is the ambiguity of what crime Trump is even accused of, with the original misdemeanor of falsifying business records evolving into a felony charge based on the alleged cover-up of a crime that is itself not clearly defined. The case hinges on a supposed "cover-up," but the evidence fails to substantiate any actual crime, let alone a clear connection to Trump.
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