Whitmer trial underway and WHOO BOY it’s already good. Defense and govt arguing before judge about allowable evidence related to FBI entrapment. Texts, photos in encrypted chats show FBI UCE (undercover) directing CHS to conduct various activities (not allowed per FBI).
Judge will allow how an FBI UCE, who posed as the girlfriend of ANOTHER FBI UCE, “ingratiated” herself with Adam Fox, the main defendant. Defense arguing FBI assets played on Fox’s emotions to develop closer relationship. One juror still hasn’t showed up. Looks like a 4th…
FBI asset—this time, an undercover agent—was “sworn in” as an officer for a fictional militia group in front of Fox and others. The militia groups only existed in the FBIs sting operation. Jury being brought in. Judge said he brought in St Pats muffins for jury. (I like him)
Judge needs to bring in alternative. Reminding jury burden of proof is government’s. Jonker, chief judge, is very grandfatherly and appropriately lowkey for this dramatic case. Now talking March Madness—9 Big Ten teams “plenty of other things to watch besides the news.”
@julie_kelly2 I was already chuckling at 'whoo boy' but not even four tweets later it gets better with the off-hand 'I like him' 😄