They need a couple of Gerry Spences. As it is, some great lawyers are putting in a lot of pro-bono to at least try to keep this case semi honest.
I mean, imagine if the govt had been able to close the hearing to the public! Can you say, “KGB,” comrade?
Poor judge must be getting the full black leather coat Gestapo visit about now.
Well, how are trials closed to the public even constitutional?
The 6th says "In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial"...
Probably not to that stage yet. First would be an expensive lunch, paid for by an expensively-dressed man or woman from a prestigious Beltway law firm with connections all over. The judge will be apprised of the wide array of "plata o plomo" offers he may be able to choose from. Depending on his performance and the eventual outcome, he can expect greased skids just short of the Supreme Court, or a corner office with a no-show job in a prestige law firm or "consulting firm".
If needed, someone can make a follow-up visit to go into more details of the "plomo" options. That will probably happen in an armored black Chevy Suburban, rather than a ritzy restaurant. Bottled water may be offered.