Kenner’s endorsement of the AI program in the wake of Michel’s conviction has raised suspicions that the attorney may have used it during the trial for personal financial gain.
In the eyes of Michel and his new legal team, Kenner’s use of EyeLevel.AI substantially damaged Michel’s defense, creating an enormous conflict of interest. It appears that financial interests may have outweighed the defense’s best interests.
Michel’s motion for a new trial is not solely based on AI issues. He argues that various aspects of his original trial were mishandled, from the quality of closing arguments to the introduction of attorney-client privilege conversations as evidence.
These missteps not only eroded the defense but also cast doubts on the verdict’s reliability, Michel claims.
Furthermore, the motion alleges that U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly made prejudicial decisions that influenced the trial’s outcome. This includes allowing the jury to consider a crime-fraud exception ruling related to Michel’s alleged violation of the Foreign Agents Registration Act and the use of a government case agent as an overview witness. The agent’s testimony could have significantly impacted the jury’s perspective on Michel’s guilt.
