by @Innercitypress at Threadreader
OK – now People of the State of NY v. Trump, Day 1 (jury selection), Inner City Press wrote the book on Carroll v. Trump and will be live tweeting this, thread below
Prosecutors are setting up at their table. The entire 15th floor of 100 Centre Street has been “locked down.” Drum roll.
OK – Trump (blue suit, red tie) has arrived, and is at defense table. Stands up to change seats.
All rise!
Clerk: This is the People of the State of New York versus Donald Trump!
Judge Merchan: The case is on today for jury selection. There are a few things to go over first. This is my list: on the motion for recusal, on April 3, 2024, the defendant filed
Clerk: This is the People of the State of New York versus Donald Trump!
Judge Merchan: The case is on today for jury selection. There are a few things to go over first. This is my list: on the motion for recusal, on April 3, 2024, the defendant filed
Judge Merchan: The motion for recusal was filed by Todd Blanche and includes page after page of social media posts. It repeated the same claims. Defendant says the Court did an interview and mentioned the case, preparing for it. Defendant does not show bias
Judge Merchan: Defendant pointed to a podcast by a member of the Court’s family and a quote that politicians should not be using Twitter – but does not show bias. Also, the account did not belong to the family member at the time the post was made
Judge Merchan: Defendant argues that this Court’s family member does work for Democratic officials. But this Court does not have any particular interest in reaching a particular conclusion in this matter…
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