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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsFormer U.S. Attorney Joyce White Vance sounds the alarm about Donald Trump's hush money trial, says that you only see t
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BREAKING: Former U.S. Attorney Joyce White Vance sounds the alarm about Donald Trump's hush money trial, says that you only see this kind of jury fear in cases "involving violent organized crime."
And it gets so much worse...
"I can't help but contemplate that jurors are concerned about being publicly identified in a case involving a former president," tweeted Vance. "Typically, you would only see that happen in a case involving violent organized crime."
Vance made the observation on Twitter (X) in response to a report that one of the jurors was excused from the trial because she was afraid of backlash if her identity reached the public. Family and friends had asked her if she was a juror based on already-revealed information.
Vance voiced similar concerns during an appearance on MSNBC.
"What's so unusual here is this concern from the other juror who walked in after being selected and said, I don't think I can be impartial because of all of the outside influences that are being exerted against me already, even this early in the process," said Vance.
Donald Trump is doing everything he can to corrupt our judicial system. He wants the jurors terrified of him and his violent MAGA supporters because he knows that he can't win this case through legal means.
The jurors must be protected at all costs..........
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Former U.S. Attorney Joyce White Vance sounds the alarm about Donald Trump's hush money trial, says that you only see t (Original Post)
riversedge
Apr 18
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Don Snoreleone deployed violence Jan 6, 2021. Jurors know this. . . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Apr 18
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Bernardo de La Paz
(49,032 posts)1. Don Snoreleone deployed violence Jan 6, 2021. Jurors know this. . . . nt
Irish_Dem
(47,296 posts)2. The experts are warning the judge.
One expert yesterday said the only people who act like Trump in the courtroom are seriously mentally ill.
Another expert says that juries are only afraid like this with violent mob organizations.
The judge needs to get control of this case and do it now.
Someone is going to get hurt.
And there is not going to be a fair trial.
Raven123
(4,862 posts)3. Should have held the jury selection proceeding in private
Hope he decides to do so tomorrow
Fla Dem
(23,727 posts)4. I hope a law enforcement unit is investigating Erica Orden to find out where she got her information.
This is not right.
Deuxcents
(16,300 posts)5. Freedom of the Press comes with ethics and responsibility..
They need to be held to account for the publics safety.