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WINNING in court! Ari Melber & star lawyer Alex Spiro on beating NYPD, Baldwin victory, free speech - The Beat - MS NOW
Alex Spiro is celebrated as one of the best litigators in America today, having never lost a case that went to trial, he has represented movie stars, athletes, Elon Musk, Jay Z, the mayor of NY and other luminaries.
In a rare extended interview, MS NOW anchor and attorney Ari Melber talks to Spiro about his career, trial prep, sometimes unusual advocacy style and philosophy towards on what works and fails in the criminal justice system today. Spiro also shares some of his first remarks on the Alec Baldwin case since he won its dismissal.
This interview is a new installment of 'The Summit Series with Ari Melber,' featuring discussions with leaders at the summit of their fields (ms.now/Summit). - Aired on 02/19/2026.