Since it’s a New York City jury they can save time by not bothering to present evidence. They can just submit a guilty verdict at the start.
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Citing a statute might apply to Joe the Plumber, however Trump can easily demonstrate to a 10 ye old that this DA, from the other opposition party, ran on - I’m going to get Donald Trump.
So, now, anyone with a half a brain should plead the fifth, and it’s not a typical situation, it’s not volunteering when this individual with the power of has publicly promised to get you.
Pursuing one individual, or creating laws and situations to get that individual goes against the foundation of entire justice system.