The MeidasTouch Podcast - Federal Judge Issues NIGHTMARE Ruling for GOP Congressman

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on the ruling by Federal Judge Jeb Boasberg ordering that most of the documents that Republican Congressman Scott Perry has been trying to withhold from the DOJ pursuant to their search warrant be turned over immediately. Thanks to Co-Pilot! Head to go.mycopilot.com/meidas to get a free 14-day trial and 20% off your first month!Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassanMea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohenThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdownLights On with Jessica Denson: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/lights-on-with-jessica-densonOn Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered

Duration: 18m
Broadcast on: 20 Dec 2023
Audio Format: other

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