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Andrew Weissmann

MSNBC legal analyst

Andrew Weissmann is a legal analyst for MSNBC and a professor of practice with the New York University School of Law's Center on the Administration of Criminal Law. Previously, he served as a lead prosecutor for Robert Mueller’s Special Counsel’s Office and led the Department of Justice's Fraud Section. He co-hosts MSNBC’s podcast “Prosecuting Donald Trump.”

Andrew Weissmann is a legal analyst for MSNBC and a professor of practice with the New York University School of Law's Center on the Administration of Criminal Law. Previously, he served as a lead prosecutor for Robert Mueller’s Special Counsel’s Office and led the Department of Justice's Fraud Section. He co-hosts MSNBC’s podcast “Prosecuting Donald Trump.”

Latest from Andrew Weissmann

Should the DOJ rethink its special counsel strategy?

The Hunter Biden plea deal and Republican reactions to it raise important questions about special counsels for the DOJ and the public.

The real reason for Fani Willis' letter to local police is obvious

Georgia DA Fani Willis should not purport to issue a letter couched as a concern about safety if that is not what it is really about.

No, the prior DA did not reject the Trump charges brought by Bragg

So much for the misleading effort by MAGA Republicans to use the former Manhattan district attorney to attack the current one.

Trump lawyer's ethics issue: He initially was approached by Daniels

As Joe Tacopina makes headlines in the hush money probe, it's worth noting the attorney-client relationship it seems he had with one client in particular.

What to expect after a potential Trump indictment in New York

The Manhattan District Attorney's Office could potentially indict Donald Trump in connection to a hush money scheme. Here's what to expect.