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submitted 4 months ago by MicroWave@lemmy.world to c/news@lemmy.world

Juan Merchan admonishes ex-president for ‘gesturing and speaking in the direction of the juror’ as jury selection continues

Donald Trump met a stern rebuke on Tuesday from the jurist presiding over his criminal hush-money trial, with the judge warning: “I won’t have any jurors intimidated in this courtroom.”

Trump’s apparent misbehavior did not derail the trial’s progress; seven jurors were picked by day’s end.

Judge Juan Merchan’s comment came shortly after jury selection resumed after lunch. Trump’s team had found video on one possible juror’s social media that appeared to show a street celebration over his loss in the 2020 election.

She was called in to answer questions about it, and when she left, Merchan directly addressed Trump’s lawyers. “Your client was audible,” Merchan said, noting that she was just 12ft from him.

“It was audible. He was gesturing and he was speaking in the direction of the juror,” Merchan said, insisting he would not accept such behavior.

“I will not have any jurors intimidated in this courtroom,” Merchan admonished. “Take a minute to speak to your client.”

Merchan’s warning to Trump marked a sharp diversion from what was otherwise a relatively routine jury selection process.

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[-] JesusSon@lemmy.world 88 points 4 months ago

Oh no another warning, I bet he is crying spray tan all over his my pillow tonight boy I tell ya.

[-] Orbituary@lemmy.world 33 points 4 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Yeah, but this is day two of a criminal procedure. To date, Trump has only FAFO'd on civil trials. Shit's about to get real different if he plays around in the same way.

This shit has actual consequences.

[-] 0110010001100010@lemmy.world 69 points 4 months ago

Press (x) to doubt

Wake me up when he faces actual consequences

[-] JesusSon@lemmy.world 23 points 4 months ago

You should probably set an alarm if you have shit to do.

[-] jkrtn@lemmy.ml 12 points 4 months ago

"Alexa, set an alarm for 'fucking never.'"

[-] corsicanguppy@lemmy.ca 12 points 4 months ago

the cheering will get you up when it happens.

[-] EdibleFriend@lemmy.world 10 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

People have been saying shit like this since before he was elected.

[-] Tobberone@lemm.ee 6 points 4 months ago

A warning and belittlement. "Talk to your client". The godfather wasn't addressed.

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