The Violent Influence of Trump’s Hateful Rhetoric & State-Level Showdowns Over LGBT Rights

Donald Trump campaign violence is analyzed with criminal defense attorney Mike Cavalluzzi following news that Trump’s campaign manager, Corey Lewandowski, has been charged with battery after police released security video footage appearing to show him assaulting former Breitbart reporter Michelle Fields at a March 8 campaign event. We also examine the arrest of Mark Sievers, who was charged in the murder of his wife, Dr. Teresa Sievers. How will newly released, potentially incriminating audiotape impact his defense? Finally, we look at the growing number of state LGBT discrimination laws, in this uncensored episode of Crime Time hosted by Allison Hope Weiner.

Guest Bio

Michael “Mike” Cavalluzzi is one of the best criminal defense attorneys in Los Angeles County. He has been described by judges and prosecutors as aggressive, uncompromising, and relentless in his pursuit of justice for his clients. Having defended clients in courts throughout Los Angeles, Ventura, and Orange Counties, Mike Cavalluzzi has cemented a reputation as a top trial attorney. Michael Cavalluzzi began his legal career in 1992 as a civil litigator for State Farm Insurance, the largest insurance company in the United States. After winning several jury trials, Mr. Cavalluzzi decided to leave State Farm and focus on the practice of criminal defense. He joined the Public Defender’s Office and quickly established himself as a fearless, creative trial attorney, defending clients in all types of cases, ranging from misdemeanor battery to homicide. Mr. Cavalluzzi is also actively involved in civil litigation, successfully representing a number of personal injury cases.