The Dispute Index

Michael Popok

Michael Popok is a trial lawyer and legal commentator who leads The Popok Firm. He co-founded and hosts the Legal AF podcast and is executive managing editor of its YouTube channel. His legal work has included litigation leadership and deputy general counsel responsibilities at a financial services firm.

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What we have documented

We have documented 2 statements by Michael Popok, in 2 cases. Each statement below gives the quotation, its original source and a link to the full case.

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Statements by Michael Popok

Michael Popok

Role at the time: Lawyer and Legal AF commentator, speaking in his own analysis

Condemned

Statement summary

Popok argues that Trump cannot revive presidential immunity after litigating for years without properly raising it. He supports Carroll's waiver argument.

“Well, problem with that is a little thing called waiver. If you've waived the immunity, you can't assert it.”
Watch the original video (opens in a new tab)Popok argues Trump waived presidential immunity in the Carroll litigation9:12-9:43; full video 14:32
Why we used this label

The reference point is Trump's immunity-based effort to overturn the judgment. Popok criticizes that effort as barred by waiver.

Read statementFull case: Trump asks the Supreme Court to overturn E. Jean Carroll's $83.3 million defamation verdict on immunity grounds; Carroll says he waived that defense

Michael Popok

Role at the time: Trial lawyer and host of Legal AF

Condemned

Statement summary

Popok says Epstein and Maxwell operated with the help of enablers, including Epstein's attorney Darren Indyke and accountant Richard Kahn, whom New Mexico is suing.

“They did it with the help of enablers, including Jeffrey Epstein's longtime attorney, Darren Indyke, and his accountant, Richard Kahn,”
Read the original post (opens in a new tab)Legal AF shares Michael Popok's commentary on the Epstein lawsuitThey did it with the help of enablers
Why we used this label

Relative to the alleged facilitation by Epstein's attorney and accountant, Popok calls them enablers while discussing the New Mexico lawsuit. His assertion remains an allegation.

Read statementFull case: New Mexico sues Epstein's lawyer and accountant, alleging they concealed his sex trafficking; their attorney rejects the claims

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