Norm Pattis

Law and Legitimacy

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Law, politics, crime, and culture—in a word, "conflict". If you have trouble telling the good guys from the bad guys, Law and Legitimacy is your podcast. Norm Pattis is a trial and appellate lawyer focused on criminal defense and constitutional rights. Norm is also a long-time newspaper columnist and the owner of one of New England's oldest bookstores. A contrarian by nature, he believes that no group is quite so frightening as a self-righteous mob. His objective? To make you think. Welcome to Law and Legitimacy.

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Norm Pattis

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www.pattisblog.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2024

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Episodes

LAL Daily — April 3, 2023 — Conspiracy Against Rights, Douglass Mackey, and Will Donald Trump be Judicially Gagged? 03.04.2023

It is Day 62 at the Hotel California aka Gilligan's Island aka United States v. Joseph Biggs, et al., the trial in which five (5) members of the Proud Boys face charges of seditious conspiracy in connection with the events of January 6, 2021. Weeks ago, Norm predicted that he'd be lucky to be home in time for Easter. Just on the other side of Palm Sunday, how close will his prediction be? Today, N...

Sunday Brunch Boys — April 2, 2023 — Norm & Mike 02.04.2023

Current events abound. Lots of them. Norm and Mike convene late on this beautiful Sunday morning in early Spring to discuss. Join us. For the rest of the year, creators will receive 100 percent of the revenue from the purchase of monthly subscription badges, which Rumble recently launched for the price of $5 per month. Please consider purchasing a subscription badge to LAL and be assured that LAL...

LAL Daily — March 31, 2023 — Manhattan Grand Jury Votes to Indict President Trump 31.03.2023

It is Day 61 at the Hotel California aka Gilligan's Island aka United States v. Joseph Biggs, et al., the trial in which five (5) members of the Proud Boys stand accused of federal criminal seditious conspiracy charges in connection with the events of January 6, 2021. How did Immoderate Norm's apology to opposing counsel go yesterday? Come hang. Norm and Mike are powerless to avoid the media vacuu...

LAL Daily — March 30, 2023 — Elon, Future of Life Urge A.I. Dev Pause; Nashville; Connecticut 30.03.2023

It is Day 60 here at the Hotel California, where you may check out but you most certainly can never leave. The trial in the United States v. Joseph Biggs, et al., in which five (5) members of the Proud Boys stand accused of seditious conspiracy in connection with the events of January 6, 2021, continues apace. Norm shares a tense moment from yesterday's witness examination. On the slate for today:...

LAL Daily — March 29, 2023 — Artificial Intelligence, Saint Augustine, and CBDCs 29.03.2023

It is Day 59 in at the Hotel California aka Gilligan's Island aka United States v. Joseph Biggs, et al., in which five (5) members of the Proud Boys are on trial prosecuted with charges of seditious conspiracy in connection with the events of January 6, 2021. At the end of yesterday's stream, Norm received notice from the court that the jury would not convene again until Thursday. Norm updates acc...

LAL Daily — March 28, 2023 — Chaos in Connecticut's Public Defenders Office as 4 of 5 Oversight Commissioners Resign 28.03.2023

It is Day 58 in the Hotel California aka Gilligan's Island aka United States v. Joseph Biggs, et al., the trial in which five (5) members of the Proud Boys stand accused of seditious conspiracy in connection with the events of January 6, 2021. Norm provides #LALiens with a brief update and outlook. Today, Norm and Mike bring into focus several items that are not as visible in the mainstream news c...

LAL Daily — March 24, 2023 — Should Parents Be Criminally Liable for Heinous Acts of Their Children? 24.03.2023

It is Day 56 in The Hotel California aka Gilligan's Island aka the trial in United States v. Joseph Biggs, et al., in which five (5) members of Proud Boys are being prosecuted on charges of seditious conspiracy in connection with the events of January 6, 2021. The court held an emergency hearing yesterday after it was made aware by the Department of Justice that a CHS (federal confidential informa...

LAL Daily — March 23, 2023 — #AMA: Norm and Mike Answer Your Questions LIVE! 23.03.2023

It is Day 55 on Gilligan's Island, the term Norm affectionately uses to refer to the seeming endless trial in United States v. Joseph Biggs, et al., in which five (5) members of the Proud Boys are being prosecuted with charges of seditious conspiracy in connection with the events of January 6, 2021. The trial made headlines yesterday as the Justice Department informed the court and the defense att...

LAL Daily — March 22, 2023 — The January 6 Prosecutions and the State of Domestic Surveillance 22.03.2023

Join us. Daily livestreams beginning at 7:45am EST on:  › Rumble:  https://rumble.com/user/LawandLegitimacy › Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@lawandlegitimacy › Twitter:  https://twitter.com/PattisPodcast Subscribe and turn on notifications! Support Law and Legitimacy: . Locals:  https://lawandlegitimacy.locals.com/  Twitter: @PattisPodcast, @PattisNorm, and @MichaelBoyer_ Subscribe on Apple Po...

LAL Daily — March 21, 2023 — DeSantis on Trump Indictment; Alex Jones and the Bankruptcy Court, More 21.03.2023

It is Day 53 in the trial of United States v. Joseph Biggs et al., in which five (5) members of the Proud Boys are being prosecuted with charges of seditious conspiracy in connection with the events of January 6, 2021. The prosecution rested yesterday, paving the way for the defense to begin presentations of its cases. Having reserved his opening statements for after the prosecution's case, combat...

LAL Daily — March 20, 2023 — Trump to be Indicted: Norm and Mike Dissect and Discuss 20.03.2023

It is Day 52 in the trial of United States v. Joseph Biggs et al., in which five (5) members of the Proud Boys are being prosecuted with charges of seditious conspiracy in connection with the events of January 6, 2021. Today, the defense is set to give opening statements as the prosecution finally rested on Friday last week. Norm shares what he little he can on what those following may expect to u...

LAL Daily — March 17, 2023 — What Means "Woke"? San Fran Reparations; More J6 Indictments; Cartels 17.03.2023

We bid a Happy Friday to all the #LALiens! It is an honor to have you. It is Day 51 in the trial Norm has dubbed "Gilligan's Island" in which five (5) members of the Proud Boys are being prosecuted for seditious conspiracy in connection with the events of January 6, 2021, under the relevant caption heading United States v. Joseph Biggs, et al. We've got a packed stream today: › What is "Woke"? › S...

LAL Live — March 16, 2023 — More Stanford; NC Supreme Court; Trump PAC Files Ethics Complaint 16.03.2023

It is Day 50 in the trial Norm affectionately refers to as "Gilligan's Island," that of United States v. Joseph Biggs, et al., in which five (5) members of the Proud Boys are being prosecuted with charges of seditious conspiracy in connection with the events of January 6, 2021. Although the brand names in alternative media assured you that the FBI destroyed evidence and persuaded you that the QAno...

LAL Daily — March 15, 2023 — Stanford Law Stool: Free Speech and the Heckler's Veto 15.03.2023

It is Day 49 on Gilligan's Island. That's right. Day 49 in the trial of United States v. Joseph Biggs, et al., in which five (5) members of the Proud Boys are being prosecuted with charges of seditious conspiracy in connection with the events of January 6, 2021. Norm updates from another day in court, and no one else in the talking-head world is updating on anything other than footage that helps n...

LAL Daily — March 14, 2023 — SVB, Signature Bank Analysis; Tiger Woods and the $30M Oral Tenancy 14.03.2023

It is Day 48 in the trial of United States v. Joe Biggs, et al., in which five (5) members of the Proud Boys are being prosecuted with charges of seditious conspiracy in connection with the events of January 6, 2021. Norm quickly shares an update as the parties move through and past the 'spill' narrative from last week. Today, Norm and Mike shift focus to: › Funny Money — What is the Signal Amid t...

LAL Daily — March 13, 2023 — More on the 'Spill'; Memphis Police Cut Training Corners; the Humanities 13.03.2023

Day 47 on Gilligan's Island. Norm and Mike talk: › U.S. v Biggs and FBI Agent 'Spill' Disclosures — Avoid Confirmation Bias! › WaPo Reports Declining and Absent Training Standards for Memphis Police Recruits › Newsweek: Return to the Humanities to Save America Join us.  Daily livestreams beginning at 7:45am EST on: › Rumble:   https://rumble.com/user/LawandLegitimacy . › Youtube:  https://www.yout...

LAL Daily — March 10, 2023 — Matt Taibbi and the Weaponization of Government Committee 10.03.2023

Gilligan's Island is on pause today while the court decides what is to be done with the alleged classified materials spill on the part of the FBI in the trial of United States v. Joe Biggs, et al. Norm has been quoted in the press heavily over the past 48 hours. Norm and Mike hone in on what Norm calls, "the weaponization of hearings" of yesterday's Weaponization of Government Committee hearing th...

LAL Daily — March 9, 2023 — #AMA: Live Chat Q+A 09.03.2023

Here it is. The first of perhaps many. Norm and Mike give the livestream audience the keys to the show's content and field questions for the loyal LALiens among us. Type your questions in the chat, send them via email, or mention @PattisPodcast on Twitter. Join us.  Daily livestreams beginning at 7:45am EST on: › Rumble:   https://rumble.com/user/LawandLegitimacy . › Youtube:  https://www.youtube....

LAL Daily — March 8, 2023 — Tucker v. Chuck: J6, Need for Televised Federal Criminal Trials 08.03.2023

It is Day 45 on Gilligan's Island, Norm's affectionate reference to the trial in United States v. Biggs, et al., in which five (5) members of the Proud Boys are defending federal criminal charges of seditious conspiracy in connection with the events of January 6, 2021. On today's stream, Norm makes the case that federal criminal trials need to be televised, and that this need is obviated by and th...

LAL Daily — March 7, 2023 — Norm Debriefs CPAC: "A Near Miss" 07.03.2023

Day 44 in the trial of United States v. Joseph Biggs, et al., resumes, in which five (5) members of the Proud Boys defend against charges of seditious conspiracy in connection with the events January 6, 2021. Norm updates from the long weekend and a contentious Monday in D.C. On today's stream: › Norm spent the weekend at CPAC — What Are His Key Takeaways? Vivek Ramaswamy Nikki Haley Tulsi Gabbard...

LAL Daily — March 3, 2023 — Murdaugh Convicted; Florida Blogger Registration; Law School & Legal Ed 03.03.2023

It is Day 42 in the trial of United States v. Joseph Biggs, et al., in which five (5) members of the Proud Boys are being prosecuted for seditious conspiracy in connection with the events of January 6, 2021. The New York Times reports on the cross-examination of one, Jeremy Bertino, and the nature of his testimony as it impacts the rest of the case. On today's stream: › US v. Biggs Trial Update an...

LAL Daily — March 2, 2023 — US v. Biggs Update; Norm at CPAC; China, Ukraine, and Rising Global Tensions 02.03.2023

It is Day 42 in the trial of United States v. Joseph Biggs, et al., in which five (5) members of the Proud Boys are being prosecuted for seditious conspiracy in connection with the events of January 6, 2021. The New York Times reports on the cross-examination of one, Jeremy Bertino, and the nature of his testimony as it impacts the rest of the case. On today's stream: › US v. Biggs Trial Update an...

LAL Daily — March 1, 2023 — NCAA to Shorten Games; Student Loan Forgiveness; More Lab Leak 01.03.2023

It is Day 41 in the trial of United States v. Joseph Biggs, et al., in which five (5) members of the Proud Boys are being prosecuted for seditious conspiracy in connection with the events of January 6, 2021. With a key witness cross-examination now complete, what are we to expect moving forward from the government's case in chief? On today's stream: › NCAA Considering Rule to Shorten College Footb...

LAL Daily — February 28, 2023 — Scott Adams in Context; YEEZY YEEZY; Pandemic Origins 28.02.2023

It is Day 40 in the trial of United States v. Joseph Biggs, et al., in which five (5) members of the Proud Boys are being prosecuted for seditious conspiracy in connection with the events of January 6, 2021. With the trial appearing as though it will stretch into April, Norm updates on the status of the government's case-in-chief and when the defense will begin to put on evidence. Today, the duo d...

LAL Daily — February 27, 2023 — Scott Adams, ChatGPT, Equal Protection Project, and Ye 27.02.2023

Its Day 39 of the trial in United States v. Joseph Biggs, et al, in which five (5) members of the Proud Boys are charged with and being prosecuted for seditious conspiracy in connection with the events of January 6, 2021. Court came to a hard stop at 12:30p on Friday, so Norm updates on the state of the defense's cross-examination of one of the government's most key witnesses. It was a busy weeken...

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