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‘Breakdown’ S10 Episode 7: ‘The Architect’

The latest episode of the AJC’s ‘Breakdown’ podcast features an exclusive interview with attorney Scott Grubman, who is representing Kenneth Chesebro.
Attorney Scott Grubman, who is representing Kenneth Chesebro, speaks with the AJC's 'Breakdown' podcast about why he believes charges should not have been brought against the man some call "the architect" for the slates of alternate electors. (Brynn Anderson/AP)

Credit: Brynn Anderson

Credit: Brynn Anderson

Attorney Scott Grubman, who is representing Kenneth Chesebro, speaks with the AJC's 'Breakdown' podcast about why he believes charges should not have been brought against the man some call "the architect" for the slates of alternate electors. (Brynn Anderson/AP)
Sept 7, 2023

The latest episode of Breakdown’s current season by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution contains an exclusive interview with the lawyers for Kenneth Chesebro, one of the 19 defendants charged in the Fulton County racketeering case.

Atlanta attorneys Scott Grubman and Manny Arora make state their case as to why they believe charges should not have been brought against their client. Chesebro, a lawyer, has been described as the architect for the slates of alternate electors who cast Electoral College votes for then-President Donald Trump on Dec. 14, 2020.

“The Architect” of Breakdown’s Season 10 – “The Trump Indictment” – also includes coverage of a press conference by Gov. Brian Kemp and his thoughts about proposals to reprimand District Attorney Fani Willis for obtaining the indictment against Trump and his allies.

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