Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

LiberalFighter

(51,925 posts)
Thu May 9, 2024, 11:35 AM May 9

Attorney Susan Nechelesis is a sleaze

Must be why Trump hired her.

She is trying to change Stormy's story.

Trying to focus on insignificant details.

Relying on MSNBC reports. Seems Stormy is standing up to her.

Attorney Nechelesis questioned Stormy on response when Trump stood between her and the door.

I wonder how the attorney would feel if Stormy got off the witness stand and stood in front of her,? I'm guessing it wouldn't feel comfortable with Stormy being about six inches taller.

11 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies

FarPoint

(12,544 posts)
1. The prosecution cross/ recross thing...
Thu May 9, 2024, 11:39 AM
May 9

they need to clarify she, Stormy was only 27 years old at the time...She did not have the resume of director, over 100 movies etc at the time of the tRump interaction. They, the defense gave her current resume which reflects a much more experienced in life of over 20 years beyond ....

I believe it matters.... I'm much wiser as I am now over 40 verses at age 27.

Srkdqltr

(6,510 posts)
2. The thing is as i understand it doesn't really matter if it was concentual or not
Thu May 9, 2024, 11:41 AM
May 9

Just that she was going public about it and he paid her to stay quiet from election funds.
All this is just a distraction. It's for trumps whatever feelings and to let out a lot of sleaze.

hlthe2b

(102,808 posts)
3. She is conducting the "defense" Trump has ordered her to do--she knows better, but there is not a lot
Thu May 9, 2024, 11:43 AM
May 9

to offer in terms of alternatives. She, like the lead attorneys, had decent reps before this, but this will have an impact. If they manage a mistrial, then I guess she will consider it a "win," but I still think the "stank" will remain.

Honestly, I think jurors of both genders will see this overly-long repetitive line of attack as unduly combative and intensely hypocritical, given the client. I think the men, especially will find the focus on her porn industry history as exceedingly puritanical--given this is NYC--and as much evidence of who Trump really is, as it says anything about Daniels. The female jurors will hear a lot in her testimony that resonates with them--even if they've never had an unwanted or regrettable sexual experience or been harassed by someone within a power imbalance. They won't like the badgering tactic of this attorney--even if she is female as well.

We shall see.

getagrip_already

(15,233 posts)
5. she is an atty.....
Thu May 9, 2024, 11:49 AM
May 9

it's what they do.

But in this case, she is playing to trump's ego, not the jury.

She is actually just reinforcing the key prosecution arguments. Namely, that there was a story that trump wanted suppressed, that there was an agreement to suppress the story, and that that agreement only came about after he decided to run for potus.

She proved the agreement existed. She proved he wanted it kept secret. his own lawyer is reinforcing that.

Johnny2X2X

(19,480 posts)
6. Body guard
Thu May 9, 2024, 11:50 AM
May 9

I want to see Trump's body guard on the stand corroborating her story. He say her enter and he saw her leave the room. So no matter what the defense says about Stormy, Trump arranged to be alone in his hotel suite with an adult film star.

madashelltoo

(1,713 posts)
7. Look who she's working for.
Thu May 9, 2024, 11:51 AM
May 9

If you are not ready to turn into disgusting slime and slither on his behalf, he has no use for you. Period. Self respect disgusts her employer.

gab13by13

(21,813 posts)
8. The truth of the matter is
Thu May 9, 2024, 11:52 AM
May 9

she is one of Trump's better attorneys, she is smart. Stormy is handling her quite well.

 

Chainfire

(17,757 posts)
11. If you can't attack the facts, attack the person. It is what attorneys do.
Thu May 9, 2024, 01:08 PM
May 9

I will say that Daniels is no hero of mine. She took money in order to assist Donald Trump's campaign. I am glad that she is now apparently had an attack of conscience.

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Attorney Susan Nechelesis...