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In reply to the discussion: Why I think Alan Dershowitz is a contrarian. [View all]Mike 03
(18,036 posts)20. Also, he might think that participating in this trial will change the subject from the Epstein case
and related lawsuits. If I recall correctly, his work has suffered from the lawsuit. He "stepped away" from Harvard and fewer appearances on TV.
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Agreed, but he's a particular type of attention monger, grandstander, and showboater.
cab67
Jan 2020
#4
Deluded & poorly informed on the constitution. I said he earned his reputation on criminal defense/
hlthe2b
Jan 2020
#7
I think it's simpler than that. His *true* involvement w/ Epstein is known to Bill Barr.
Dennis Donovan
Jan 2020
#12
Also, he might think that participating in this trial will change the subject from the Epstein case
Mike 03
Jan 2020
#20
FBI Profiler John Douglas was also one of the first people to ridicule the prosecution's theory
Mike 03
Jan 2020
#15
Contrarian, perhaps, but equipped with the flimsiest, paper-thin arguments and evidence
Mr. Ected
Jan 2020
#16