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Trump Indictment Fails Crucial Test: Dershowitz

Bah! What does HE know? He's just another idiot Harvard Law Professor... :rolleyes:

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The federal indictment against former President Donald Trump fails a crucial test, law professor Alan Dershowitz says.

“It doesn’t meet what I call the Richard Nixon standard, which was very clear obstruction of justice, destroying evidence, paying bribes,” Dershowitz, a professor emeritus at Harvard Law School, said on Newsmax on June 9 after the indictment was unsealed.

“This is too close a case to bring against the man running for president, against the incumbent president,” Dershowitz added.

Two paragraphs in the indictment do appear to meet the standard of the planned prosecution of former President Nixon, according to the law professor.

‘Highly Confidential’ Plan

Those paragraphs refer to Trump allegedly showing an unidentified writer, publisher, and staff members a “highly confidential” plan to attack a country.

U.S. General Mark Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, was quoted in a news story on July 15, 2021, as fighting to stop Trump from ordering an attack on Iran.

Six days later, Trump showed the writer and publisher what he described as a “plan of attack” from the same general.

“Isn’t this amazing? This totally wins my case, except it is like, highly confidential,” Trump is quoted as saying in the indictment.

“As president, I could have declassified it. Now I can’t but this is still a secret,” he was also quoted as saying.

The indictment charges Trump with various crimes, including illegally disclosing national defense information.

‘Will Have to Be Explained’

“We’re going to have to hear an exception from Trump’s lawyers or from Trump as to how we can justify having shown to somebody who doesn’t have security clearance allegedly some information about a plan to attack Iran,” Dershowitz said on Newsmax.

None of the people shown the document held a security clearance, U.S. authorities say.

Trump “may claim he didn’t show it to them, just kind of waved it in front of them as part of bragging but that’s something that will have to be explained,” Dershowitz said. “When you have a tape in the voice of the defendant himself it’s hard to dispute, so I think this is a serious indictment on these two charges. Everything else I think was exactly what we expected,” he also said.

Trump said after the indictment was released that he is innocent and accused the government of corruption. He shared posts on social media noting that a number of top officials possessed classified information, such as former President Bill Clinton, but were not charged.

‘One Set of Laws’

Special counsel Jack Smith, whose presented charges against Trump were approved by a grand jury, said in prepared remarks from Washington that “Our laws that protect national defense information are critical to the safety and security of the United States and they must be enforced” and “violations of those laws put our country at risk.”

He added, “We have one set of laws in this country, and they apply to everyone.”

Trump has said that he declassified documents before leaving office. Presidents have the power of declassification.

Dershowitz, who represented Trump during one of his impeachment trials, said in an op-ed that one question is whether Trump actually declassified the documents.

“If he claims he did, it will be up to the government to challenge that assertion. It could do so in several ways. It could offer evidence designed to disprove Mr. Trump’s claim. But proving a negative—in this case, that he did not declassify the documents—is always difficult,” Dershowitz wrote.

“In the usual criminal prosecution, the government has the heavy burden of proving every element of the crime beyond a reasonable doubt,” he added later.

Smith said the indictment outlined serious crimes but also noted that Trump and an aide who were charged “must be presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.”

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Q&A with Marshalltown wide receiver Treshaun Brooks

What have you been doing as of late with off-season workouts?
“I’ve been working on footwork and trying to gain weight.”

What do you feel you have improved on most since last football season?
“I think I improved on my footwork.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“Don’t know what school I am going to yet.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“See above.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Javion Jondle.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Basketball and football are the main sports I want to play in college.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“NDSU, GV, Wayne State, and a couple other D2 colleges.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Wayne State.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“No.”

Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“Yes.”

What camps are you planning to do this summer?
“ISU, UNI, and Iowa.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Duke or Iowa State.”

Q&A with Camanche quarterback Bryce Buckley

What have you been doing as of late with off-season workouts?
“I have been doing some workouts with my teammates like lifting and getting my skill guys out to throw when there is time.”

What do you feel you have improved on most since last football season?
“I feel like this off-season I have gotten stronger while also gaining some weight and growing 1 or 2 inches too.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel like our team can have a great season next year with a couple of tough games. I think we can obtain a winning record and lock in a home playoff game.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“The team that I think could be the toughest could be Monticello or Dubuque Walhert with
both teams coming off some solid seasons.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“For sure Preston Reis a guy that can hurt you on both sides of the ball at QB and Linebacker.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yeah I would definitely want to play college sports. I would like to play football but if other opportunities open up in other sports I would have interest too.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Multiple colleges have been reaching a few D2 and D3 and also an NAIA.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“I have been talking with a few coaches but the one I have talked to the most would probably be Dordt.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have made two trips so far with a camp at Minnesota State Mankato and Junior Day at Williamsburg.”

Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“I have a few camps this summer that I am going to and have talks about Junior Day visits.”

What camps are you planning to do this summer?
“The camps I’m going to this summer are Dordt, Wayne State, Grandview, and Western Illinois.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“I have always liked watching Iowa games growing up and usually go one or two a year.”

Q&A with Humboldt wide receiver Mason Van Pelt

What have you been doing as of late with off-season workouts?
“I’ve been lifting in the morning and doing a lot of running because I’m in track. We’ve been running some routes too.”

What do you feel you have improved on most since last football season?
“I feel I have improved on my speed and footwork the most since last football season.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel my team will do well again this season. We have a lot of spots to fill but we have good coaches and good athletes.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I think that Van Meter will be the toughest competition on our schedule.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I think that Alex Manske of Algona will be the toughest to deal with.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I would like to play sports in college if I have the opportunity. I would be fine with any sport because I like them all.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I have received camp invites from Loras, Grand View, Iowa Central, and Macalester.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“I would not say any of them are recruiting me very hard.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have not made any college trips yet.”

Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“I do not plan on making any trips soon.”

What camps are you planning to do this summer?
“I am still undecided on which camps to attend, but I will attend a few.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite college is the University of Iowa.”

Q&A with Southeast Polk offensive guard Gavin Douglas

What have you been doing as of late with off-season workouts?
“I have been working out on the school's weight lifting program which runs 3 days out of the week at school along with working out on my own time 3-4 times a week.”

What do you feel you have improved on most since last football season?
“The mental aspect of the game. Preparing my mind for the moment and understanding it’s a game that has to be played one rep at a time.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel we have a great chance to compete, we have had a lot of people now and before we help bring this program to a level in which it has a chance to win every game played at Iowa's highest level. It's a fantastic time to be a Ram and all the credit goes to the people ahead of me who paved the way.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“It's hard to say, still very hard to determine who will give us our greatest challenge. We have a lot of great teams we get to face this year which makes it always fun to be a part of and get to compete in the CIML.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Another tricky question to answer, Iowa 5A football brings out a lot of great athletes to compete against. It's hard for me to pick one individual to say is our team's greatest challenge when I can't speak for everyone on this.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I'd love an opportunity to get to play at the next level. It's been apparent to me that I have the chance to so I am working my hardest on having a great senior season and seeing what happens after that.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I've had a lot of different schools contact me from SDSU to Winona State and many more. It's hard to say who all they are but I've been in contact with a lot of Division 2 Division 1 FCS and Juco [schools] as well.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“I don't think there is any school that recruits me the most, I think every school reaches out the same. I have appreciated the contact and support Iowa Central has because I know they are a very trustworthy and great program but it's still early and I am excited to see what schools continue to contact me.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“Yes I have made a few trips up to Minnesota and South Dakota this year, I plan on making my way up to Upper Iowa this weekend which I am excited for so it's been cool to travel and explore different environments.”

Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“Already mentioned it, but I am going to Upper Iowa on the 20th otherwise that I am getting more geared up for summer season with camps and preparing for my senior season.”

What camps are you planning to do this summer?
“I plan on getting out to a few bigger camps Like SDSU and NDSU along with Lindenwood's Mega camp. I find those to be beneficial but I am also excited to get more work in at Drake, Iowa State’s, and Iowa Central’s here as well.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“I always loved UNI because Kurt Warner played there. He was a big player I idolized growing up due to his story and where he is from along with just the UNI Dome experience, I find it's a cool environment and just a place I always loved as a little kid.”
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Q&A with Sioux City North outside linebacker Brayden McClain

What have you been doing as of late with off-season workouts?
“For my offseason workouts I utilize the weight room 1 to 2 times every day and continuously put in work that will directly correlate with my play in the field. My school is lucky to have a great lifting program in the form of a class called total well-being that is led by our head coach Mitch Mohr. I do tons of work that improves my strength, explosiveness, mobility, and all-around athleticism. We also have offseason skills as a team every Wednesday where I can further improve my technique at the linebacker position. I also make sure to eat a diet that supports these workouts and continues to add size to my frame.”

What do you feel you have improved on most since last football season?
“The thing I have improved upon most since last season is change of direction and explosiveness. I am a super explosive player and have put in work to enhance this even more because I think it is one of the most important things to have at the linebacker position and in football in general. I have also put in tons of work to improve my pass coverage abilities and lateral quickness. I’m very confident in both my run and pass defense.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I have full belief that our team next year will dominate in 5A and show that we belong as a top contender in the state. Every player at Sioux City North fully believes we have the ability to go undefeated this year. Every upcoming senior including myself has watched this program transform into something great and I believe my class plays a huge part in that. We are all set on not only making the playoffs this year, but dominating 5A as a whole. The excitement surrounding this season is immeasurable and that is visible throughout the program. Our senior led defense, and newfound leadership from upcoming sophomore quarterback Noah Conley, will be key aspects in our success.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I think every game we play this season is winnable and that we have the potential to go undefeated. Our toughest competition this year is Dowling which will be our last game of the season. This is a game I had hoped to get on our schedule this year. We want to show teams that we are one of the top teams in the state, and to do that we need to beat teams that are considered to be better than us. I personally think there is not a team in 5A that Sioux City North could not beat this year.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“The toughest individual we face is probably Rashawd Davis from Dowling. He is their top returning scorer this year and he only matters because he could be an impact player in an important game. Realistically there is not one individual player that I am worried about playing this year.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes, I would really like to play college football. As of right now my number one is Wayne State because I love the program they are building and would like to be a part of it.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Colleges that have shown interest in me include: Wayne, Dordt, Buena Vista, Nebraska Kearney, Morningside, Drake, Iowa Central, Augustana, and Briar Cliff.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Wayne State, Dordt, and Buena Vista.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“Yes I attended junior days at Wayne State, Augustana, and Buena Vista. I also attended Dordt’s spring game visit day.”

Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“I plan to go on multiple gameday visits this year during the season.”

What camps are you planning to do this summer?
“May 28th, Drake- June 4th, SDSU- June 12.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite college growing up was the University of Iowa. I have always been a fan of their football team since I was a little kid.”

The End Zone

Please remember and abide by the rules of The End Zone. The End Zone is for Iowa Prep fans only. Whatever is said in The End Zone, must stay in The End Zone.

This week's recruiting updates: Brayden McClain, Gavin Douglas, Mason Van Pelt, Bryce Buckley, and Treshaun Brooks.

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Q&A with Sioux City North outside linebacker Brayden McClain​


Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes, I would really like to play college football. As of right now my number one is Wayne State because I love the program they are building and would like to be a part of it.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Colleges that have shown interest in me include: Wayne, Dordt, Buena Vista, Nebraska Kearney, Morningside, Drake, Iowa Central, Augustana, and Briar Cliff.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Wayne State, Dordt, and Buena Vista.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“Yes I attended junior days at Wayne State, Augustana, and Buena Vista. I also attended Dordt’s spring game visit day.”

Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“I plan to go on multiple gameday visits this year during the season.”

What camps are you planning to do this summer?
“May 28th, Drake- June 4th, SDSU- June 12.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite college growing up was the University of Iowa. I have always been a fan of their football team since I was a little kid.”


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Q&A with Southeast Polk offensive guard Gavin Douglas​


Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I'd love an opportunity to get to play at the next level. It's been apparent to me that I have the chance to so I am working my hardest on having a great senior season and seeing what happens after that.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I've had a lot of different schools contact me from SDSU to Winona State and many more. It's hard to say who all they are but I've been in contact with a lot of Division 2 Division 1 FCS and Juco [schools] as well.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“I don't think there is any school that recruits me the most, I think every school reaches out the same. I have appreciated the contact and support Iowa Central has because I know they are a very trustworthy and great program but it's still early and I am excited to see what schools continue to contact me.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“Yes I have made a few trips up to Minnesota and South Dakota this year, I plan on making my way up to Upper Iowa this weekend which I am excited for so it's been cool to travel and explore different environments.”

Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“Already mentioned it, but I am going to Upper Iowa on the 20th otherwise that I am getting more geared up for summer season with camps and preparing for my senior season.”

What camps are you planning to do this summer?
“I plan on getting out to a few bigger camps Like SDSU and NDSU along with Lindenwood's Mega camp. I find those to be beneficial but I am also excited to get more work in at Drake, Iowa State’s, and Iowa Central’s here as well.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“I always loved UNI because Kurt Warner played there. He was a big player I idolized growing up due to his story and where he is from along with just the UNI Dome experience, I find it's a cool environment and just a place I always loved as a little kid.”


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Q&A with Humboldt wide receiver Mason Van Pelt​


Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I would like to play sports in college if I have the opportunity. I would be fine with any sport because I like them all.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I have received camp invites from Loras, Grand View, Iowa Central, and Macalester.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“I would not say any of them are recruiting me very hard.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have not made any college trips yet.”

Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“I do not plan on making any trips soon.”

What camps are you planning to do this summer?
“I am still undecided on which camps to attend, but I will attend a few.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite college is the University of Iowa.”


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Q&A with Camanche quarterback Bryce Buckley​


Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yeah I would definitely want to play college sports. I would like to play football but if other opportunities open up in other sports I would have interest too.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Multiple colleges have been reaching a few D2 and D3 and also an NAIA.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“I have been talking with a few coaches but the one I have talked to the most would probably be Dordt.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have made two trips so far with a camp at Minnesota State Mankato and Junior Day at Williamsburg.”

Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“I have a few camps this summer that I am going to and have talks about Junior Day visits.”

What camps are you planning to do this summer?
“The camps I’m going to this summer are Dordt, Wayne State, Grandview, and Western Illinois.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“I have always liked watching Iowa games growing up and usually go one or two a year.”


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Q&A with Marshalltown wide receiver Treshaun Brooks​


Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Basketball and football are the main sports I want to play in college.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“NDSU, GV, Wayne State, and a couple other D2 colleges.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Wayne State.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“No.”

Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“Yes.”

What camps are you planning to do this summer?
“ISU, UNI, and Iowa.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Duke or Iowa State.”


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