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Irish_Dem

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3. Unless Smith can get Chutkin to do her job, people should refuse to sit on the jury.

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Original post)

Tue Oct 10, 2023, 08:45 PM

Oct 2023

Smith keeps trying to get Chutkin to protect those involved in this trial and she
doesn't seem interested.

Smith keeps trying to "prime the pump" but Chutkin doesn't seem to budge.

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Jack Smith seeks to protect jurors from Trump; informs Judge Chutkan of Judge Engoron's NY gag order [View all] Rhiannon12866 Oct 2023 OP

Special counsel to Trump: Don't 'friend' potential jurors LetMyPeopleVote Oct 2023 #1

Wow! Thanks so much! Rhiannon12866 Oct 2023 #2

Unless Smith can get Chutkin to do her job, people should refuse to sit on the jury. Irish_Dem Oct 2023 #3

I certainly agree! Rhiannon12866 Oct 2023 #4

The judges are afraid of Trump for some reason. Irish_Dem Oct 2023 #5

It already has been when it comes to TFG, anyone else would have been confined already Rhiannon12866 Oct 2023 #6

The judges keep giving Trump a pass on all his bad behavior. Irish_Dem Oct 2023 #7

And has been said here so many times, this would be the only way to shut down his attacks Rhiannon12866 Oct 2023 #8

And he most likely still has classified documents hidden away. Irish_Dem Oct 2023 #9

I'm sure he does and would have no hesitation in using them if he feels cornered Rhiannon12866 Oct 2023 #10

Yes I think he would have kept some back for leverage and bargaining power. Irish_Dem Oct 2023 #11

Despite the record number of charges he faces, he's still attempting to delay or get them dropped Rhiannon12866 Oct 2023 #12

Yes of course. Irish_Dem Oct 2023 #13