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Lawyer Alan Dershowitz Draws Line On His Role In Trump Impeachment Defense

The Harvard law professor told NPR he will present constitutional arguments during the Senate trial — but will not be involved in other strategic decisions.
Alan Dershowitz told NPR on Friday he would make constitutional arguments for President Trump at his Senate impeachment trial.

When President Trump's defense team delivers its opening statement in the Senate impeachment trial next week, famed defense attorney Alan Dershowitz will have a starring role.

But in an interview with NPR's Mary Louise Kelly on Friday, he sought to make clear

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