Courtroom Extra: Trump Criminal Trial Kicks Off With Threat of Contempt and Jail Before Jail Selection - suggestion here

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by Matthew Russell Lee, Patreon Book Substack

110 CENTRE ST, April 15 – he People of the State of New York versus Donald Trump trial started up on April 15, with oral arguments and rulings on motions in limine, no jury selection begun before the 12:30 lunch break. Inner City Press was there, from thread:

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 

Judge Merchan: The motion for recusal was filed by Todd Blanche and includes page after page of social media posts.. Defendant argues that this Court's family member does work for Democratic officials. There is no basis for recusal. Even if the company were involved in fundraising campaigns mentioning this case - judge's relatives remain free. Recusal is left to the sound discretion of this court. In re Drexel Burnam.

Judge Merchan: On April 12 Mr. Blanche filed a motion for hybrid jury selection. Is there a response? 

Prosecutor: The Court is under no obligation to assist the defense in this way - the court could inquire into pre-paid travel, child care and the like. As long as this does not require individual questioning of the jurors. 

Trump's lawyer Blanche: We object to a question about if you have done to a event in favor of President Trump. & it is unclear what "anti-Trump" mean.

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