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Ocelot II

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Wed Oct 2, 2024, 09:18 PM Oct 2

In the excitement over the new evidence in the J/6 case, Judge Chutkan's Order has been overlooked, [View all]

where she spanks Trump's lawyers - writing, in closing:

In addition to the assertions discussed above, Defendant’s opposition brief repeatedly accuses the Government of bad-faith partisan bias. See Def.’s Opp’n at 2, 5–6. These accusations, for which Defendant provides no support, continue a pattern of defense filings focusing on political rhetoric rather than addressing the legal issues at hand. See Oversized Brief Order at 2–3 (identifying two recent instances of this pattern). Not only is that focus unresponsive and unhelpful to the court, but it is also unbefitting of experienced defense counsel and undermining of the judicial proceedings in this case. Defendant has had an opportunity to make his case that his prosecution is improperly motivated. See Def.’s Mot. to Dismiss for Selective and Vindictive Prosecution, ECF No. 116. Future filings should be directed to the issues before the court.
The whole thing is here: https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.dcd.258149/gov.uscourts.dcd.258149.251.0_4.pdf
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Don't bitch, moan, whine or complain. Stick to the law! Maeve Oct 2 #1
"bitch, moan, whine or complain" is all they have....... AZ8theist Oct 3 #31
Eloquent way of saying "stuff it. . . . . " Silent Type Oct 2 #2
Works for me! calimary Oct 2 #12
Recommended. H2O Man Oct 2 #3
TY & Judge Chutkan! Cha Oct 2 #4
'Not only is that focus unresponsive and unhelpful to the court, elleng Oct 2 #5
That's a serious threat to the lawyers to which they should pay attention. Their licenses are on the line now. ZonkerHarris Oct 2 #11
Yes - why can't they be sanctioned already? TheRickles Oct 3 #16
Hey, donnie.... rubbersole Oct 2 #6
excellent post. and, yes - when a judge makes pointed statements (actually admonishments) stopdiggin Oct 2 #7
Does this mean RexLipton Oct 2 #8
It means that they may no longer argue that the prosecution is politically motivated, Ocelot II Oct 2 #9
They'll likely continue with these BS filings as they think they are "above the process"...bring on the sanctions. n/t iluvtennis Oct 3 #23
Monetary "sanctions" get the attention of even shitty lawyers and their clients ... Tarzanrock Oct 2 #10
I bet any engagement letter with trump says " . . . . plus any fines imposed on client's behalf." Silent Type Oct 2 #13
Thank you for sharing this. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Oct 2 #14
The defense lawyers moniss Oct 3 #15
Exactly. I'm sure he reviews everything they file Ocelot II Oct 3 #17
Excellent point. nt moniss Oct 3 #18
"Oversized Brief Order" PedroXimenez Oct 3 #19
Ya think these would fit? Ocelot II Oct 3 #24
Trump Hasn't Needed Top Lawyering To This Point DallasNE Oct 3 #20
I love it when a judge lectures sorry-ass MAGA lawyers for unprofessional behavior that borders on malpractice. Martin68 Oct 3 #21
It is the pattern of traitortrump's life -- he yells and cries about being a victim while he lies and steals. Hermit-The-Prog Oct 3 #22
Not for nothing, I posted that here yesterday. ancianita Oct 3 #25
I love the phrase "unbefitting of experienced defense counsel" LetMyPeopleVote Oct 3 #26
What does the last part mean? See Def Mot? To dismiss? flying_wahini Oct 3 #27
TFG's attorneys have filed a ton of bogus motions LetMyPeopleVote Oct 3 #28
Wow! Sock it to 'em!!!! (remember Laugh In TV show?) Wonder Why Oct 3 #29
Good catch. To all as well. cachukis Oct 3 #30
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