Friday, April 19, 2024

Hush money/Election interference trial opening statements Monday


What will he try next?*


Doesn't look like his lawyer is making friends with the judge either.


Merchan engaged in a back-and-forth with Trump lawyer Emil Bove when the judge scolded the lawyer.

"Don't interrupt me," Merchan said. "I'm not interrupting you," Bove shot back. "You are. Have a seat," Merchan instructed.

  MSN
...but hey, do what you want...you will anyway.

*UPDATE 04/20/2024:  Ask and ye shall receive...


Problem is, as was evident in jury selection, there are plenty of people willing to give Trump a pass in Manhattan.  The prosecution used up all of its peremptory challenges, same as the defense.  This appeal, like the others before it, won't be granted.
The jury pool was quickly whittled down from a second panel of 96 Thursday morning, after nearly 50 prospective jurors said they did not feel they could be fair and impartial.

  CNN

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