Now back to the evidentiary issues--want to admit all of these posts Trump remains grim faced Handing up the authority that supports "fear of reprisals admissible," including to rebut the idea that W's are testifying out of self-interest 30/x
Here is key Trump stmt at issue: Has POMERANTZ been prosecuted for terrible acts in&out of the DA’s Office. Has disgraced attorney and felon Cohen been prosecuted for LYING? Only TRUMP people get prosecuted by this Judge & these thugs! A dark day for our Country. MAGA2024! 31/x
10 or 15 minute morning break -- that went fast Judge stepping out to gird self for coming Order to Show Cause Trump is very likely going to be held in contempt, just a question of when--jurors are waiting... 32/x
Back from the break & arguing about whether Cohen's plea to campaign finance & other crimes can be discussed & how Judge says doesn't want jury to infer Trump guilty of camp. fin. violation b/c Cohen pled guilty Asks both sides to draft jury instruction 33/x
ADA Conroy will have the order to show cause to hold Trump in contempt. You can read all about him here in my new book amazon.com/Trying-Trump-E… 34/X
BUT first, Blanche complaining about the "pre-motion letter" process Says unworkable, judge notes that process was needed because flood of frivolous or near frivolous motions [from Trump] Reminds that pre-motion letter is a one-pager period & 500 jurors waiting 35/x
Judge is asking Conroy to wait on contempt because of jurors waiting Now he's discussing how jury questioning will go & time limits (30 min for round 1, 20 min round 2) And onto limits on how to question & not question. E.g. don't suggest to jury what his view of law is 36/x
Judge: If Trump will testify, def. counsel may refer to what he will say If Trump will NOT testify, def. counsel may NOT so refer What will Trump do? That's one of five big questions looming over this case, see page 👉amazon.com/Trying-Trump-E…
HERE WE GO ON CONTEMPT: Conroy arguing. DA wants $1000 per violation for three violations, plus take down posts Plus there is a fourth attacking Cohen this morning! Handed papers up to the bench /x
1. Apr. 10 Trump attack on Cohen & Daniels RT'ing Avenatti 2. Trump attack on Stormy RT'ing her initial denial 3. Apr. 13 Trump attack on Pomerantz & Cohen 4. One this morning attacking Cohen 39/x
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