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Frank G. Runyeon @frankrunyeon wrote: As Trump faces criminal contempt for repeatedly posting about witnesses in the hush money case, the @ManhattanDA has asked for a $1,000 fine per violation. Why not more?

Well, that's the law. It's either $1,000 or jail.

Pam Keith, Esq. @PamKeithFL wrote: There are literally thousands of people working on trying to dox the jurors in the a Trump case to create a mistrial.

Merchan is too soft to deal with that.
The jury should be sequestered and watch the trial on CCTV from a secret and remote location.

This is a mafia trial.

AndyinPA wrote: ↑Fri Apr 19, 2024 1:39 pm Fire breaks out near courthouse where tfg's trial is being held. Man on fire. No link. Watching on CNN.

Acyn
@Acyn

Meiselas: What I’m hearing from credible sources is that Donald Trump is actually farting in the courtroom… I’m hearing it from actual credible people that as he’s kind of falling asleep, he’s actually passing gas and that his lawyers are really struggling with the smell.

Kendra wrote: ↑Fri Apr 19, 2024 1:40 pm

AndyinPA wrote: ↑Fri Apr 19, 2024 1:39 pm Fire breaks out near courthouse where tfg's trial is being held. Man on fire. No link. Watching on CNN.

I was just coming to post that. Talk about live reporting, Laura and Evan are on it. Yikes.

MN-Skeptic wrote: ↑Fri Apr 19, 2024 1:44 pm https://twitter.com/Acyn/status/1781373546297749865

Acyn
@Acyn

Meiselas: What I’m hearing from credible sources is that Donald Trump is actually farting in the courtroom… I’m hearing it from actual credible people that as he’s kind of falling asleep, he’s actually passing gas and that his lawyers are really struggling with the smell.

raison de arizona wrote: ↑Fri Apr 19, 2024 1:56 pm

Kendra wrote: ↑Fri Apr 19, 2024 1:40 pm

AndyinPA wrote: ↑Fri Apr 19, 2024 1:39 pm Fire breaks out near courthouse where tfg's trial is being held. Man on fire. No link. Watching on CNN.

I was just coming to post that. Talk about live reporting, Laura and Evan are on it. Yikes.

Looks like someone lit themselves on fire. Disturbing video: https://x.com/simonateba/status/1781379969630814523

CNN reporting: https://x.com/justinbaragona/status/1781378764015841436

The aftermath: https://x.com/ViralNewsNYC/status/1781379607662661901

I can't sufficiently emphasize how disturbing these videos are. Be forewarned.

Luke Johnson @Orly_licious 1m
3pm ET: Caution required: On an unconfirmed Substack, "Max Azzarello" took responsibility for his self-immolation outside of the #TrumpTrial. Currently, it doesn't appear to be related to the trial, & the Secret Service's protectee was never in danger.

raison de arizona wrote: ↑Fri Apr 19, 2024 12:50 pm https://x.com/PamKeithFL/status/1781310626540691459

Pam Keith, Esq. @PamKeithFL wrote: There are literally thousands of people working on trying to dox the jurors in the a Trump case to create a mistrial.

Merchan is too soft to deal with that.
The jury should be sequestered and watch the trial on CCTV from a secret and remote location.

This is a mafia trial.

Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1 wrote: In a tense exchange over redacting documents, Trump lawyer Emil Bove told Judge Merchan that prosecutors "have been invested in this case since 2018, and to say this is too much work is outrageous,” referring to Trump's attorneys' claim that it would be too much work to redact certain documents.

"I am not going to ask people to do that. It is absurd,” the judge told Trump's lawyer, adding, "Have a seat, I am signing the order."
@NBCNews

Katie Phang @KatiePhang wrote: NEW: Trump’s application to the appellate court for a stay pending resolution of his change of venue motion has just been DENIED.

Katie Phang @KatiePhang wrote: Judge Merchan: “We’re going to have opening statements on Monday morning. This trial is starting.”

Necheles asks again for the name of the prosecution’s first witness so they can prepare for cross-examination.

The prosecution: We’ll give it to you on Sunday. And if that name is tweeted, that courtesy will not be extended again.

Jose Pagliery
@Jose_Pagliery
An astounding way to finish Donald Trump's first week of trial.

"trump-fumes-as-judge-orders-him-to-sit-like-a-dog"
https://www.thedailybeast.com/trump-fum ... like-a-dog

The tables have turned. The first week of Donald Trump’s criminal trial in New York City ended with a power move by the judge, who ordered the former president to take a seat—where he remained fuming in his chair until the judge left the courtroom.

New York Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan was wrapping up a contentious hour of debate with lawyers on both sides Friday afternoon, when he clarified that a contempt hearing—where he might punish Trump for repeatedly ignoring a gag order and continuing to publicly speak threateningly about witnesses and jurors—would commence Tuesday morning.

But just as the judge neared the end of his sentence, Trump abruptly stood up—apparently thinking the day was over. Immediately, Merchan turned his face to the former president and said in a firm voice: “Sir, can you please have a seat.”

His long, black robes dangled from beneath his right hand as he waved it down, like a man addressing his dog. It wasn’t a question. And while the judge maintains a stoic demeanor at all times, the tone was decidedly sharper than even the one he’d taken when expressing disappointment in Trump’s lawyers minutes earlier.

Without hesitation, Trump went and plopped straight back down into his maroon leather chair at the defense table—and remained for another minute, fuming as the judge gathered his paperwork and strolled toward his chambers.

As the judge exited the courtroom, Trump shot up and made straight for the back, furious. He looked straight toward the wooden double doors in back, ignoring reporters in the pews and clicking his tongue as he approached the EXIT sign.