Posted on 05/28/2024 6:20:40 AM PDT by Sidebar Moderator
ayep, The only opinions that matter are those of the 12 jurors, all the rest is
jibber jabber
Yes, that is what I am hoping. That jurors reading stuff in anticipation of deliberation to bolster their arguments during deliberation have been exposed to a lot of the news about the holes in this case and what Merchan is really doing on the bench to facilitate a conviction
True, but he’s the prosecution’s star witness, who isn’t on trial, and whose testimony the jury is supposed to believe, in order to convict the defendant. Michael Cohen claims he did nothing without Trump in the loop. His admission on the stand blows that whole claim to smithereens.
Exactly.
What should happen. My take on the outcome:
1. Find Trump not guilty. Say they have reasonable doubt. Do this after a week of “deliberations.” This would be good for Trump and end the whole mess for Democrats. Best choice.
2. Hung Jury with one or two people finding him not guilt—in this way it would toss the mess into the judge’s hands if he wants a re-trial. He can use this as a way to tie up Trump for more time. Not a good choice as it keeps the weak case before the public.
3. Guilty of lesser charges, with only a small fine. No jail time and they can brand him a felon—to get independent voters and can label him a criminal BUT this might give Trump the Black/Latino vote.
4. Guilty on all counts and jail time. Turns him into a Political prisoner and a hero. This would be seen as a strictly political move. and gain Trump the election.
5. Full Conviction but, Biden pardons him for all crimes.This would be showing the human side of Joe and make Trump beholden to him before the debates. (Not going to happen).
Defense first?! Was not aware of that. Do they at least get a final rebuttal?
I like less than an hour later, Not Guilty.
Who is this jerk they have on Fox now? What an incredible out-of-touch rant.
The defense can’t say anything they are forced to go first that way the prosecution can make up anything they want it’s why the judge did it it that way.
Sorry, not watching Fox …
Agree
Wait until we see how the smoke dance gets Hunter off with no charges.
rigging is the name of game
Crowd yelling F—K JOE BIDEN as DiNero speaks
no.
I always thought attorneys were automatically exempted from jury duty because as bar members they are considered "officers of the court". Has that changed?
I’m streaming Fox on XM/Sirius. Macho MAGA Man notes that DiNero is one of them.
FOX is showing Robert De Niro trashing Trump right now.
He’s having a really difficult time talking with the
Trump supporters yelling at him. What De Niro is saying is
pitiful.
Wow...the Democrats are really desperate!
Think I will watch something a little closer to reality.....perhaps a rerun of Dynasty!
Yeah, deNiro is quite the fish out of water there, lol.
I wonder if its not automatic but customary that they not get picked/get stricken but nothing about this “trial” is normal.
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