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In reply to the discussion: Judge Merchan "visibly annoyed" by Trump's courthouse entourage of Republican politicians [View all]creeksneakers2
(7,959 posts)48. I read Rikers said they are ready to handle it if it comes.
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Judge Merchan "visibly annoyed" by Trump's courthouse entourage of Republican politicians [View all]
BumRushDaShow
May 2024
OP
One never knows. I always look to the Bright Side of Life. 34 counts at 3 years each 102 years..
Traurigkeit
May 2024
#23
Judge Merchan is deserving of sainthood for his display of patience and mercy (nt)
Mark.b2
May 2024
#4
He has few unless it can be established that the jurors are actually being intimidated
onenote
May 2024
#61
The courtroom is patrolled by security. Given the jury's location and the spectator's location, it would be difficult
onenote
May 2024
#64
He can't unless the prosecution files a motion alleging a violation of the gag order.
onenote
May 2024
#33
The burden under the sixth amendment for shutting a trial to some or all spectators is very high.
onenote
May 2024
#34
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
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
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
my personal alarms keep going off about this . sorry . intuition and no explination for thee.
AllaN01Bear
May 2024
#25
His "discretion" is severely limited by the defendant's Sixth amendment right to a public trial
onenote
May 2024
#36
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
I doubt most of the jurors know who those folks are or pay much attention to them.
onenote
May 2024
#62
the repugs are showing themselves for who they are- anti-law, traitors, cowards
samsingh
May 2024
#68
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
Don't think it is a good ides to piss off the judge, that if trump is convicted,
republianmushroom
May 2024
#78