New York Criminal Investigation Into The Trump Organization

Published: May 21, 2021, 6:51 p.m.

Leslie begins today's show with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment.  Here are the stories that she gave her take on:

1. AXIOS: "Biden signs anti-Asian hate crimes bill into law"
2. NEW YORK TIMES: "The pandemic may now be in permanent retreat in the U.S."
3. USA TODAY: "Fact check: Businesses can legally ask if patrons have been vaccinated. HIPAA does not apply."
4. AXIOS: "Policing task force calls for national training standards"
5. WASHINGTON POST: "Arizona secretary of state says Maricopa County should replace voting equipment because GOP-backed recount compromised its security"

Leslie is then joined by Elie Honig, CNN Senior Legal Analyst and a former Federal and State Prosecutor.  Elie is also Author of the upcoming book, "Hatchet Man: How Bill Barr Broke the Prosecutor's Code and Corrupted the Justice Department," which will be released on July 6th and is available for pre-order now at Amazon.com.  The new book exposes William Barr as the most corrupt attorney general in modern U.S. history, with stunning new scandals bubbling to the surface even after Barr's departure from office.

Leslie and Elie analyze New York Attorney General Letitia James joining the Manhattan district attorney's office in a criminal investigation of the Trump Organization. They also discuss the news that the Trump Justice Department secretly obtained CNN reporter Barbara Starr's email and phone records.

Elie's handle on Twitter and Instagram is @ElieHonig.

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