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It's contempt ...as schemed by a childish dolt. C_U_L8R May 2024 #1
He couldn't scheme his way out of a locked toilet stall. This is orchestrated. erronis May 2024 #15
Are ALL phones turned in before entering? bluestarone May 2024 #2
Safety of the jurors need to be a priority! 70sEraVet May 2024 #11
EXACTLY! bluestarone May 2024 #13
Phones don't have to be turned in. They have to be turned off onenote May 2024 #21
I trust NONE of them bluestarone May 2024 #22
The Sixth Amendment guarantees the defendant a public trial. onenote May 2024 #29
I hope the judge takes Trump's behavior into account creeksneakers2 May 2024 #3
MAX for each count consecutively Traurigkeit May 2024 #7
zero chance of that InstantGratification May 2024 #14
One never knows. I always look to the Bright Side of Life. 34 counts at 3 years each 102 years.. Traurigkeit May 2024 #23
If he gets less than a year doesn't he go to Rikers? Hassin Bin Sober May 2024 #40
normally yes, I would think InstantGratification May 2024 #46
I read Rikers said they are ready to handle it if it comes. creeksneakers2 May 2024 #48
NYC mayor said Rikers is ready InstantGratification May 2024 #50
Riker's Island has separate building on island to isolate the orange scum. Traurigkeit May 2024 #51
Yeah. They would have to keep the other prisoners away from him. creeksneakers2 May 2024 #54
TSF is not the definition of ' first time offender' Traurigkeit May 2024 #52
So what other convictions does he have for felonies NanaCat May 2024 #53
You take in the person that is the criminal as a Judge Traurigkeit May 2024 #69
Apologies... berksdem May 2024 #70
one forgets that a judge is also a human that has empathy, at times. Traurigkeit May 2024 #74
Right on! creeksneakers2 May 2024 #47
Judge Merchan is deserving of sainthood for his display of patience and mercy (nt) Mark.b2 May 2024 #4
Not sure this is much different from other cases I've seen reported. Igel May 2024 #76
Maybe time to go VIRTUAL? bluestarone May 2024 #5
The judge can close the courtroom to spectators Sedona May 2024 #17
If true, that's the answer bluestarone May 2024 #19
if true , id love to see that happen AllaN01Bear May 2024 #26
Wrong. The Sixth Amendment guarantees defendants a public trial onenote May 2024 #31
So, if the judge is concerned about Jury's privacy, (if he is) bluestarone May 2024 #59
He has few unless it can be established that the jurors are actually being intimidated onenote May 2024 #61
My thought is regarding bluestarone May 2024 #63
The courtroom is patrolled by security. Given the jury's location and the spectator's location, it would be difficult onenote May 2024 #64
TY. This BUNCH of CRAZIES coming in today is my only reason for concern. bluestarone May 2024 #66
Per Onenote (reply 29) PoindexterOglethorpe May 2024 #39
Republican politicians? Bo Zarts May 2024 #6
Is the judge legally allowed to question the surrogates under oath wnylib May 2024 #8
The judge doesn't want to turn it into more of a circus than it already is. Irish_Dem May 2024 #28
He can't unless the prosecution files a motion alleging a violation of the gag order. onenote May 2024 #33
Thanks for the insight. Then this whole shenanigan wnylib May 2024 #41
It isn't delaying anything. onenote May 2024 #42
Right. I should have said that it's an attempt to provoke a wnylib May 2024 #49
Somehow... 2naSalit May 2024 #9
I don't think the judge likes a circus. twodogsbarking May 2024 #10
If they have attacked witnesses, can't they themselves be sued? bucolic_frolic May 2024 #12
No.They're not on trial. ancianita May 2024 #32
The burden under the sixth amendment for shutting a trial to some or all spectators is very high. onenote May 2024 #34
A judge can allow only a limited number of seats for spectators, no? Novara May 2024 #80
The judge allotted space in the first 2 rows for the defense and prosecution. He can't tell them who can use those seats onenote May 2024 #81
straightup gang shit - immediate maximum measures are appropriate bringthePaine May 2024 #16
I agree with you... slightlv May 2024 #18
The judge's order only states that cellphones may not be used in the courtroom. It doesn't say they can't be possessed. onenote May 2024 #35
Then someone didn't think this out. slightlv May 2024 #44
The standing rule in the New York Supreme Court, County of New York is to allow phones in the courtroom but onenote May 2024 #45
I hope the jury recognizes this nonsense. Raven123 May 2024 #20
They are all New Yorkers, so caught the drift in the first few seconds Traurigkeit May 2024 #24
my personal alarms keep going off about this . sorry . intuition and no explination for thee. AllaN01Bear May 2024 #25
Can't the judge deny them entrance? ananda May 2024 #27
His "discretion" is severely limited by the defendant's Sixth amendment right to a public trial onenote May 2024 #36
I appreciate your pointing out the Constitutional implications, but..... KY_EnviroGuy May 2024 #58
The amount of seating is limited. Only around 9 or ten members of the public typically get in the main courtroom onenote May 2024 #60
Thank you, very informative! KY_EnviroGuy May 2024 #73
Violation of the Gag Order by Proxy tonekat May 2024 #30
"And the judge stared straight at them as they were walking in." Wednesdays May 2024 #37
Hopefully, Judge Merchan's displeasure will be expressed AdamGG May 2024 #38
Not going to happen. See post #14 onenote May 2024 #43
This is another form MFM008 May 2024 #55
I doubt most of the jurors know who those folks are or pay much attention to them. onenote May 2024 #62
The only thing that Trump hasn't tried yet is no_hypocrisy May 2024 #56
Maybe... FeelingBlue May 2024 #57
What would be the probable cause for a subpoena? onenote May 2024 #65
Literal Mafia tactics for witness intimidation obamanut2012 May 2024 #67
the repugs are showing themselves for who they are- anti-law, traitors, cowards samsingh May 2024 #68
And adultery apologists for a rapist. Justice matters. May 2024 #71
Undermining the laws of the United Sates of America. Martin68 May 2024 #72
99% sure Trump asked them to support him in court and tell them what to say since he can't. They are shady bootlickers CarolinaNC May 2024 #75
Fellow disrupters since he doesn't have "friends" Rhiannon12866 May 2024 #77
Don't think it is a good ides to piss off the judge, that if trump is convicted, republianmushroom May 2024 #78
One of the reported said he saw Felonious Fuckface making notes on transcripts ... Novara May 2024 #79
Let me know when the reporter offers to testify under oath as to what he saw, including the exact words onenote May 2024 #82
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