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9. I'm pretty certain Judge Merchan doesn't care what Andy Weissman or posters on social media think he "must" do.

Mon Apr 22, 2024, 10:39 PM

Apr 22

And, like many others who have opinions on this, my prediction is that the Judge imposes fines, further clarifies the gag order, and makes it clear that jail remains an option if Trump continues to willfully violate the gag order.

I also predict that there will be DUers rushing to throw Judge Merchan under the bus if he doesn't seek jail time for Trump tomorrow.

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Judge Merchan Must Lay Down The Law Tomorrow [View all] gab13by13 Apr 22 OP

Would/could the court try him in absentia, Prairie_Seagull Apr 22 #1

See post #2 unblock Apr 22 #3

Why would it need to? Ms. Toad Apr 22 #4

It will be interesting. Thanks. nt Prairie_Seagull Apr 22 #5

If he's in jail, they'll bring him to court. Probably a shorter commute. forgotmylogin Apr 23 #31

I think the judge already warned him the trial could proceed without him if need be unblock Apr 22 #2

If Judge Merchan does the right thing BOSSHOG Apr 22 #6

Ha! I doubt it. Think. Again. Apr 22 #28

I think Andrew even said it could be a quick timeout at the Court's inhouse pen. ecstatic Apr 22 #7

I don't believe the judge will ever confine tsf even with a conviction. chicoescuela Apr 22 #8

Letting a 5 year old terrorize his family is not very wise. triron Apr 22 #10

I'm pretty certain Judge Merchan doesn't care what Andy Weissman or posters on social media think he "must" do. onenote Apr 22 #9

Fines are meaningless to Trump. Trump is spitting on the judge. triron Apr 22 #11

I won't throw him under the bus ecstatic Apr 22 #13

Apparently you read my post the wrong way, gab13by13 Apr 22 #15

Has Weissman read the motion for sanctions filed by the DA? onenote Apr 22 #19

Mrs. WeRP, an attorney agrees with you Mr.WeRP Apr 22 #25

I expect a $10-20l fine. Takket Apr 22 #12

The prosecution only asked for a 1,000 dollar fine. gab13by13 Apr 22 #18

$1000 per violation. The DA has cited 10 or 11 total violations. onenote Apr 22 #22

There's the option of hanging Trump by the purse GenThePerservering Apr 22 #14

That isn't an option. The statute specifies a maximum fine of $1000 per violation. And the DA didn't seek to have Trump onenote Apr 22 #16

He was talking about the jurors again in an interview tonight. Bev54 Apr 22 #17

I want a legal expert gab13by13 Apr 22 #21

I think DA Bragg is a legal expert and he's only seeking fines at this point. onenote Apr 22 #24

At this point everybody knows we have a two-tiered judicial system. It's time they just put it in writing yourout Apr 22 #26

He's not going to but him jail tomorrow Fiendish Thingy Apr 22 #20

That won't work, gab13by13 Apr 22 #23

I'm no legal expert here, but the judge probably doesn't want to prejudice the case. summer_in_TX Apr 22 #27

Fair points. Except the one ancianita Apr 23 #32

How would a state court judge have authority to direct federal law enforcement to arrest someone for violating a state onenote Apr 23 #35

Maybe it's a good idea to just keep giving him all the rope he needs. Think. Again. Apr 22 #29

Stick him in a cold cinderblock and glass holding cell with a closed circuit feed LuvLoogie Apr 23 #30

Weren't we hearing all weekend how this Monday was going to be when Trump's gag order violations were dealt with? Silent3 Apr 23 #33

No. The hearing was never scheduled for Monday. It is scheduled for Tuesday. onenote Apr 23 #34

Andrew Weissmann is clinging to the quaint notion of equal treatment under the law. hay rick Apr 23 #36