[FreeReign]

But it would lend credence to the idea that somebody had access to Trump’s finances to analyze what it would take to take everything away from him.

Sounds interesting. But if the judge didn't solicit the advice, well then why is he being investigated?

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if the judge didn't solicit the advice, well then why is he being investigated?

Because there's no record of Engoron notifying the parties of such a discussion with Bailey.

Engoron's having declared Trump guilty before the trial began is a clear statement of his bias.