What to watch for in Trump trial’s closing arguments, from a law school professor who teaches and studies them
- Written by Jules Epstein, Professor of Law and Director of Advocacy Programs, Temple University
After more than four weeks of often sordid testimony, accusations of lying and even a warning from Judge Juan M. Merchan to a witness to stop giving him the side-eye, lawyers in the hush-money case involving former President Donald Trump are expected to make their closing arguments on May 28, 2024.
In a jury trial, opening statements are meant to...