On Topic With Renato Mariotti

Our hosts, Yale Professor and former FBI special agent Asha Rangappa, along with former federal prosecutor Renato Mariotti, discuss Trump’s unconditional discharge sentencing, which is laden with complex implications for the American legal system.  Subscribe to our Patreon here, where paid members will get access to exclusive portions of this show. patreon.com/reallyamericanmedia While a guilty verdict was reached, as Asha and Renato explain, the lack of concrete punishment opens a whole line of questions about the effectiveness and perception of American justice, especially considering the context of Trump's impending inauguration. We’ll talk about why Judge Merchan chose unconditional discharge in the first place. We'll also explore the limits and responsibilities of judges, as well as the inconsistencies and biases in the system that arise when high-profile political figures are involved.   Our hosts also explain how there is a delicate balance to ensuring justice is served timely and properly, without