Election fraud conspiracy theorist Sidney Powell is employing a "just my opinion" defense as she confronts the legal ramifications of pushing Donald Trump's "Big Lie." "Indeed, based on case law, Ms. Powell's statements are not legally considered 'fact,' Junttila wrote in a court filing. The veracity of Powell's statements is taking center-stage because of her defense in a second case, …
Editor’s Note: Ruth Ben-Ghiat, a frequent contributor to CNN Opinion, is professor of history at New York University and the author of “Strongmen: From Mussolini to the Present.” The views expressed here are her own. The video montages presented by the former President’s defense told quite another story, one that revolved around the attempt to paint Democrats, especially Democratic women, …
