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The challenges of prosecuting sexual assault cases involving blackouts and intoxication can lead to conflicting claims and frustrations in the legal system    Questions to inspire discussion  What challenges do blackouts present in prosecuting sexual assault cases? —Blackouts present challenges for the prosecution in cases of sexual assault, as they can lead to conflicting claims and frustrations in the legal system. Can intoxicated individuals still consent to sexual activity? —Intoxicated individuals can still consent to sexual activity, but consent may be affected if they are exhibiting signs of being blackout drunk. What is the impact of a blackout on a...

Gaslighting and coercive control are serious issues that can extend beyond physical violence, and there is a need for legislation and support to protect both women and men from these forms of abuse  Questions to inspire discussion  What is coercive control? —Coercive control involves constant monitoring, criticism, gaslighting, deprivation of basic needs, and threats, and can be perpetrated by both men and women. Can women exhibit coercive control? —Yes, women can also exhibit coercive control, leading to concerns about women being unfairly caught up in the criminal system due to coercive control. Is coercive control difficult to prove? —Yes, coercive...

Former President Trump's hush money trial will resume next week as Trump attends his son Barron's high school graduation today. Trial strategy consultant Julie Blackman, who spent some time inside the courtroom this week, shares her thoughts on the juror's reaction to Michael Cohen's testimony. » Subscribe to MSNBC: https://www.youtube.com/msnbc Download our new MSNBC app for the latest breaking news and daily headlines at a glance: https://www.msnbc.com/information/download-msnbc-app-n1241692 Follow MSNBC Show Blogs MaddowBlog: https://www.msnbc.com/maddowblog ReidOut Blog: https://www.msnbc.com/reidoutblog MSNBC delivers breaking news, in-depth analysis of politics headlines, as well as commentary and informed perspectives. Find video clips and segments from The Rachel Maddow Show, Morning Joe, The Beat with Ari Melber, Deadline: White House, The ReidOut, All In, Last Word, 11th Hour, and Alex Wagner who brings her breadth of reporting experience to MSNBC primetime. Watch “Alex Wagner Tonight” Tuesday through Friday at 9pm Eastern. Connect with MSNBC Online Visit msnbc.com: https://www.msnbc.com/ Subscribe to the MSNBC Daily Newsletter: https://link.msnbc.com/join/5ck/msnbc-daily-signup Find MSNBC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/msnbc/ Follow MSNBC on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MSNBC Follow MSNBC on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msnbc Jury all shifted 'at the same time' when Michael Cohen connected testimony to the election #Trump #MichaelCohen #Trial

Rudy Giuliani's bankruptcy filing and financial claims raise questions about his credibility and integrity Questions to inspire discussion What is Rudy Giuliani battling in bankruptcy court? —Rudy Giuliani is battling creditors in bankruptcy court to avoid paying a $148 million judgment and seeking permission to spend money from the bankruptcy estate to appeal the judgment. What is Rudy Giuliani seeking relief from in bankruptcy court? —Rudy Giuliani is seeking relief from having to post a $148 million bond in bankruptcy court. What is Rudy Giuliani facing scrutiny for in bankruptcy court? —Rudy Giuliani is facing scrutiny for his claims of...

Kate Christobeck, New York Times Reporter and Yasmin Vossoughian, NBC News Correspondent join Nicolle Wallace on Deadline White House with reaction to Stormy Daniels stunning testimony in the Trump Hush Money trial, how impactful it is and how her evidence put Trump’s lawyers in a position between keeping their client happy and aiding his criminal defense. » Subscribe to MSNBC: https://www.youtube.com/msnbc Download our new MSNBC app for the latest breaking news and daily headlines at a glance: https://www.msnbc.com/information/download-msnbc-app-n1241692 Follow MSNBC Show Blogs MaddowBlog: https://www.msnbc.com/maddowblog ReidOut Blog: https://www.msnbc.com/reidoutblog MSNBC delivers breaking news, in-depth analysis of politics headlines, as well as commentary and informed perspectives. Find video clips and segments from The Rachel Maddow Show, Morning Joe, The Beat with Ari Melber, Deadline: White House, The ReidOut, All In, Last Word, 11th Hour, and Alex Wagner who brings her breadth of reporting experience to MSNBC primetime. Watch “Alex Wagner Tonight” Tuesday through Friday at 9pm Eastern. Connect with MSNBC Online Visit msnbc.com: https://www.msnbc.com/ Subscribe to the MSNBC Daily Newsletter: https://link.msnbc.com/join/5ck/msnbc-daily-signup Find MSNBC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/msnbc/ Follow MSNBC on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MSNBC Follow MSNBC on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msnbc #StormyDaniels #Trump #donaldtrump