TRUMP and EPSTEIN FILES? SHOCKING STORY | ft. Adam Klasfeld Journalist [Part 2]

Two high-profile public figures face charges, but different outcomes in court?!

In two decades covering the biggest trials in America, Adam Klasfeld reports that he has never seen a successful selective prosecution defense—except for a groundbreaking case currently underway that could shift that trend.

As legal scrutiny intensifies over the handling of classified information, law firms and legal professionals are being forced to reflect on the complexities of selective prosecution, evidence management, and the impact of public perception on justice. These questions aren't just for politicians—they're crucial for those who must advise clients through criminal investigations, data protection controversies, and challenges related to discovery and legacy data.

This week’s episode features acclaimed investigative journalist Adam Klasfeld, founder of All Rise News, joining us to break down the Espionage Act cases involving Donald Trump and John Bolton. 

In this episode, you will get an eye-opening exploration into how the Espionage Act works (beyond the headlines), what differentiates cases like Trump’s and Bolton’s, and the strategic hurdles legal teams face when allegations of selective or vindictive prosecution arise.

We brought Adam Klasfeld onto the show because his reporting has provided rare, on-the-ground insight into the preliminary legal battles shaping these headlines—and what they mean for attorneys and firms tracking the shifting landscape of high-stakes criminal litigation.

On Part 2 of this series, Gregg and Adam discuss:

- How Trump and Bolton’s cases diverge—even under the same statute

- The government’s claims about national defense information and alleged security breaches

- Judge appointments, prosecutorial independence, and political interference in high-profile cases

- The nuts and bolts of handling classified evidence, SCIF construction, and reviewing sensitive material

- What “selective prosecution” really looks like, and why it almost never succeeds

- The role of e-discovery and evidence preservation in modern criminal litigation

- Early legal maneuvers, defense strategies, and what to watch for as these cases develop

Key actionable takeaways for law firms:

- Prepare your case files and evidence management workflows for deep scrutiny, especially in matters involving national security or public figures

- Assess the likelihood and risks of political interference in major prosecutions—document all case activity to protect against allegations of selective prosecution

- Understand the strategic importance of pretrial motions, especially in cases involving classified or legacy data

- Track emerging case law around vindictive prosecutions—it may shape the defense playbook in future headline cases

If your legal team is thinking about how political winds and evidence handling influence outcomes, this episode will help you spot the unseen factors. Subscribe to keep up with the legal stories that matter—because knowing the “why” behind big cases might just make the difference in yours.

 

Learn more about our guest here: https://www.adamklasfeld.com/