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Post by aztecryan on Apr 15, 2024 9:27:54 GMT -8
History has been made: The first criminal trial of a former president in our country's history takes place today. Jury selection is underway this morning in Manhattan. Trump allegedly fell asleep during his court appearance, per multiple reports from press inside the courthouse. The judge in the case issued a warning: If Trump didn't appear in court daily, a warrant would be issued for his arrest. The prosecution is trying to enter evidence that Trump had an affair with a former Playboy model while Melania Trump was pregnant. Trump stands accused of falsifying business records in the state of New York, a Class E felony.
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Post by johneaztec on Apr 15, 2024 10:31:11 GMT -8
History has been made: The first criminal trial of a former president in our country's history takes place today. Jury selection is underway this morning in Manhattan. Trump allegedly fell asleep during his court appearance, per multiple reports from press inside the courtroom. The judge in the case issued a warning: If Trump didn't appear in court daily, a warrant would be issued for his arrest. The prosecution is trying to enter evidence that Trump had an affair with a former Playboy model while Melania Trump was pregnant. Trump stands accused of falsifying business records in the state of New York, a Class E felony. The judge has said that the prosecution can't talk about Melania being pregnant during affair. |
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Post by aztecryan on Apr 15, 2024 10:34:35 GMT -8
Jurors in this trial will be kept anonymous, identified only by a letter/number combination, to prevent tampering and intimidation. A hearing has been scheduled for the 23rd to determine if Trump will be held in contempt for violating the gag order. He reportedly made a Truth Social post from inside the courtroom.
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Post by aztecryan on Apr 15, 2024 10:35:44 GMT -8
History has been made: The first criminal trial of a former president in our country's history takes place today. Jury selection is underway this morning in Manhattan. Trump allegedly fell asleep during his court appearance, per multiple reports from press inside the courtroom. The judge in the case issued a warning: If Trump didn't appear in court daily, a warrant would be issued for his arrest. The prosecution is trying to enter evidence that Trump had an affair with a former Playboy model while Melania Trump was pregnant. Trump stands accused of falsifying business records in the state of New York, a Class E felony. The judge has said that the prosecution can't talk about Melania being pregnant during affair. Yes, just the affair itself. |
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Post by aztecryan on Apr 15, 2024 17:50:00 GMT -8
How can anyone watch this and feel like you're not being conned?
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Post by The Aztec Panther on Apr 15, 2024 23:48:49 GMT -8
Sadly, because of people like this, I suspect Trump will never be convicted, regardless of the evidence. They could have video of him doing it, they could have him confessing to it, and his supporters would still vote to acquit. It's a cult, and Donald Trump is their cult leader.
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Post by aztecryan on Apr 16, 2024 7:18:10 GMT -8
Sadly, because of people like this, I suspect Trump will never be convicted, regardless of the evidence. They could have video of him doing it, they could have him confessing to it, and his supporters would still vote to acquit. It's a cult, and Donald Trump is their cult leader. I expect he'll be convicted multiple times. |
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Post by The Aztec Panther on Apr 16, 2024 8:17:22 GMT -8
Sadly, because of people like this, I suspect Trump will never be convicted, regardless of the evidence. They could have video of him doing it, they could have him confessing to it, and his supporters would still vote to acquit. It's a cult, and Donald Trump is their cult leader. I expect he'll be convicted multiple times. Not if Trump's lackeys and disciples manage to get one of their own on the jury. There is a very good chance that you'll get 10-2 or 11-1 to convict and the holdout(s) won't listen to reason or care about the evidence. Then Trump walks, and we're in a worse place than we were before. It could happen. I've been concerned about that for months. |
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Post by azson on Apr 16, 2024 8:24:33 GMT -8
Sadly, because of people like this, I suspect Trump will never be convicted, regardless of the evidence. They could have video of him doing it, they could have him confessing to it, and his supporters would still vote to acquit. It's a cult, and Donald Trump is their cult leader. I'm pretty sure that's considered jury tampering by Travis and he very well (and hopefully) could be prosecuted. |
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Post by uwphoto on Apr 16, 2024 8:32:34 GMT -8
again...someone will die on 5th Avenue soon..it will be on pay per view..and he still won't lose the cult!
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Post by aztecryan on Apr 16, 2024 9:11:30 GMT -8
I expect he'll be convicted multiple times. Not if Trump's lackeys and disciples manage to get one of their own on the jury. There is a very good chance that you'll get 10-2 or 11-1 to convict and the holdout(s) won't listen to reason or care about the evidence. Then Trump walks, and we're in a worse place than we were before. It could happen. I've been concerned about that for months. I don't see that as likely at all, considering the jurisdictions. In fact, on the list of worries, that belongs at the bottom. Only one of the trials begins before the election. That is by far the biggest concern. |
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Post by aztecryan on Apr 16, 2024 11:59:37 GMT -8
Six jurors have been sworn in. The back and forth between the attorneys and the judge in the jury selection process is always fascinating to me, as someone who avoids jury duty like the plague.
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Post by The Aztec Panther on Apr 16, 2024 12:03:31 GMT -8
Six jurors have been sworn in. The back and forth between the attorneys and the judge in the jury selection process is always fascinating to me, as someone who avoids jury duty like the plague. I love jury duty. I was on a case last year. Of course, I get paid jury leave and I love the 90 minute lunch breaks.  |
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Post by aztecryan on Apr 16, 2024 12:08:16 GMT -8
Six jurors have been sworn in. The back and forth between the attorneys and the judge in the jury selection process is always fascinating to me, as someone who avoids jury duty like the plague. I love jury duty. I was on a case last year. Of course, I get paid jury leave and I love the 90 minute lunch breaks. I can't be upright for that long with my back, unfortunately. |
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Post by aztecryan on Apr 16, 2024 12:12:04 GMT -8
The anticipation is that the rest of the jurors can be seated in time for opening statements to begin Monday morning in the criminal trial of a former president who's also the current betting favorite to be the next president.
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Post by aztecryan on Apr 16, 2024 12:19:40 GMT -8
I assume the musician is watching this.
Just in case it isn't clear:
Alina Habba is quite stupid.
The trial is in New York because the alleged crimes took place in New York and Alvin Bragg is the DA in...Manhattan.
Alina Habba is really, really stupid.
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Post by bnastyaztecs on Apr 16, 2024 14:21:47 GMT -8
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Post by bnastyaztecs on Apr 16, 2024 14:22:18 GMT -8
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Post by azson on Apr 16, 2024 15:14:05 GMT -8
Six jurors have been sworn in. The back and forth between the attorneys and the judge in the jury selection process is always fascinating to me, as someone who avoids jury duty like the plague. I love jury duty. I was on a case last year. Of course, I get paid jury leave and I love the 90 minute lunch breaks. Same. Everyone should serve on a jury at least once. It gives one a new appreciation of how difficult it is, e.g. I hadn't ever served prior to the OJ trial and I couldn't fathom how they couldn't find him guilty. After serving now four times (once as foreman) I now understand all the nuances involved. Jury/judge instructions alone can turn what seems like a no-brainer/slam dunk case into a complex clusterF. |
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Post by aztecryan on Apr 16, 2024 15:34:54 GMT -8
A seventh juror was sworn in right at the end of the day. 11 more to go.
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