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The judge then warned Trump: You have heard your conditions of release. It is important you comply. You may be held pending trial in this case if you violate the conditions of release.
She asked Trump: Do you understand these warnings and consequence, sir? Are you prepared to comply?
Trump responded: Yes.
But not 24 hours later, Trump posted on social media a message that could be understood as an attempt to influence potential jurors or retaliate against any witness prepared to testify against him: He wrote: IF YOU GO AFTER ME, IM COMING AFTER YOU!
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These statements directly violate the conditions of Trumps release pending trial.
They also could inflame Trump supporters, thereby endangering those who are trying to administer justice, such as Smith and Chutkan, as well as potential witnesses like Pence.
Its going to get a lot worse unless Chutkan on her own initiative or at the urging of prosecutors orders Trumps lawyers to show cause why his release pending trial should not be revoked, in light of his repeated violation of the conditions of his release.
This would at least put Trump on notice that he will be treated like any other criminal defendant who violates conditions of release pending trial.
Thats what the rule of law is all about.
At this moment, about 400,000 criminal defendants are in jail in the United States awaiting trial because they didnt meet a condition of their release.
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/aug/07/will-donald-trump-be-jailed-before-trial
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He is going to be detained pre trial like anyone else who violates conditions | |
5 (13%) |
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He will stay free to wreak havoc | |
12 (30%) |
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He will receive his 10,000th stern warning | |
22 (55%) |
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What Judge? | |
1 (3%) |
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