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BumRushDaShow

(129,304 posts)
Thu Apr 18, 2024, 01:03 PM Apr 18

Prosecutors want Trump held in contempt for 'disturbing' Truth Social post attacking prospective jurors

Source: Business Insider

Apr 18, 2024, 10:19 AM EDT


Manhattan prosecutors in Donald Trump's criminal hush-money case asked the judge presiding over the case to sanction him for attacking prospective jurors in the trial, arguing the former president had repeatedly violated his gag order.

The latest salvo, from Assistant District Attorney Christopher Conroy in court Thursday morning, concerns a Truth Social post made by Trump on Wednesday, in which he quoted the Fox News host Jesse Watters. "They are catching undercover Liberal Activists lying to the Judge in order to get on the Trump Jury," Trump posted on his feed, quoting Watters while applying his own letter capitalization.

Conroy told New York Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan on Thursday morning that it was "the most disturbing post" among seven occasions in which Trump had violated his gag order since Monday, the day jury selection began.

He asked Merchan to hold Trump in contempt and fine him, adding that the Manhattan district attorney's office was "still considering our options" for the full scope of sanctions to request from the judge. Being held in contempt of court could result in jail time for the former president.

Read more: https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-trial-prosecutors-want-sanctions-truth-social-attack-prospective-jurors-2024-4

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Prosecutors want Trump held in contempt for 'disturbing' Truth Social post attacking prospective jurors (Original Post) BumRushDaShow Apr 18 OP
Trump doesnt care about being in contempt Tetrachloride Apr 18 #1
He's used to it! bedazzled Apr 18 #17
It's embarrassing to live in a land where our leaders are so afraid of a blowhard bully. Magoo48 Apr 18 #21
bingo Tetrachloride Apr 18 #25
As long as no one makes in accountable for it, why not? Until the SOB is put in jail, he won't shut up and he Escurumbele Apr 18 #35
"undercover Liberal Activists" reveals a paranoia trip of massive dimensions bucolic_frolic Apr 18 #2
I've seen this "Runaway Jury" conspiracy theory on Twitter today underpants Apr 18 #3
I have been remembering that movie for a week now.... FarPoint Apr 18 #22
I'd forgotten Dustin Hoffman was in it underpants Apr 18 #26
Me too! FarPoint Apr 18 #27
Cool, I have Hulu PatSeg Apr 18 #43
No liberal has to be sneaky in Manhattan. Walleye Apr 18 #4
Yes, that tends to be true PatSeg Apr 18 #9
That is exactly right. They are so greedy, money-grubbing, and dishonest Walleye Apr 18 #15
I'm sure they're the ones who coined the phrase PatSeg Apr 18 #18
That's so true I would feel bad if I didn't give the excess money back to the cashier Walleye Apr 18 #38
I've worked in retail PatSeg Apr 18 #42
Indeed... Wednesdays Apr 18 #45
Exactly PatSeg Apr 18 #49
It's not paranoia. It's just his trying to turn this into a trial by the (MAGA) press Wurlitzer. PSPS Apr 18 #11
He's already managed to make one juror quit. forgotmylogin Apr 18 #34
Why couldn't some one of gotten him decades ago ? Traurigkeit Apr 18 #40
He can't control himself. mwb970 Apr 18 #5
Or treat him like any other defendent who... Think. Again. Apr 18 #8
I just finished this article about Trump's mental state PatSeg Apr 18 #13
I read that, and it's very interesting and detailed. Also frightening Walleye Apr 18 #39
Yes, very frightening PatSeg Apr 18 #44
$1000 fine? Owl Apr 18 #6
I had heard in earlier reports when this came up BumRushDaShow Apr 18 #10
Duh... Force him to bring his own "bible" and... Justice matters. Apr 18 #7
The problem with continuing to seat a jury before addressing gag order violations ... Novara Apr 18 #12
The judge has the power to stop this crap MOMFUDSKI Apr 18 #16
I don't understand why he is waiting until they seat a jury Novara Apr 18 #23
Another Merrick Garland? birdographer Apr 18 #30
Take away his toys and access to the internet when court is in session, no press talking during breaks! Hikerchick57 Apr 18 #14
I don't understand how he poli-junkie Apr 18 #19
You don't? OldBaldy1701E Apr 18 #28
Cantaloupe Caligula Sat There... GB_RN Apr 18 #20
Just as with all other Shitler malfeasance, Bundbuster Apr 18 #24
Crime for SOME... Wednesdays Apr 18 #47
trump is contemptuous.... Bayard Apr 18 #29
Just take his phone away. Watch him squirm and seethe, not being able to post 4lbs Apr 18 #31
On Lawrence O'Donnell last night ... Basic LA Apr 18 #32
He's so volatile I don't think locking him up for a few days will change anything bucolic_frolic Apr 18 #41
Sounds right, actually. Basic LA Apr 18 #46
Like some stupid brat who just can't wait to defy the rules. GreenWave Apr 18 #33
Trump WANTS to go to jail. LudwigPastorius Apr 18 #36
Good luck with that. republianmushroom Apr 18 #37
K and R ...no text Stuart G Apr 18 #48

Escurumbele

(3,401 posts)
35. As long as no one makes in accountable for it, why not? Until the SOB is put in jail, he won't shut up and he
Thu Apr 18, 2024, 04:04 PM
Apr 18

will continue to challenge the judge, and the court.

bucolic_frolic

(43,249 posts)
2. "undercover Liberal Activists" reveals a paranoia trip of massive dimensions
Thu Apr 18, 2024, 01:11 PM
Apr 18

TSF operates in a world of paranoia and secrecy, everyone is always out to get him, and he's out to get others.

"Liberal Activists" are not that savvy as to operate undercover, they are open because they believe people are logical and trusting and rational and can be convinced of the veracity of progressive ideas. How could TSF combine 'woke' with being undercover? It's ludicrous.

underpants

(182,861 posts)
3. I've seen this "Runaway Jury" conspiracy theory on Twitter today
Thu Apr 18, 2024, 01:19 PM
Apr 18

A couple of times.

In the movie, John Cusack’s character had a girlfriend killed with a handgun years before. Whenever there’s a high profile gun case he moves into the jurisdiction hoping to be called for jury duty. Gene Hackman is a jury consultant who dives into people’s backgrounds and weeds out potentially bad jurists for the NRA. He missed Cusacks history.

FarPoint

(12,425 posts)
22. I have been remembering that movie for a week now....
Thu Apr 18, 2024, 02:51 PM
Apr 18

I need to look it up and see if I can watch it again..... prep work so to speak....

Walleye

(31,035 posts)
4. No liberal has to be sneaky in Manhattan.
Thu Apr 18, 2024, 01:21 PM
Apr 18

Of course they are just accusing us of doing what they are doing

PatSeg

(47,560 posts)
9. Yes, that tends to be true
Thu Apr 18, 2024, 01:45 PM
Apr 18

Apparently they think everyone is as dishonest and conniving as they are.

Also anyone who comes across as rational, honest, and somewhat logical is their idea of "liberal".

You don't have to be liberal to dislike and disapprove of Donald Trump.

Walleye

(31,035 posts)
15. That is exactly right. They are so greedy, money-grubbing, and dishonest
Thu Apr 18, 2024, 02:06 PM
Apr 18

They can’t imagine that anybody would be otherwise. I wonder if Mike Johnson is going to find it refreshing to work with the Democrats who make deals in good faith

PatSeg

(47,560 posts)
18. I'm sure they're the ones who coined the phrase
Thu Apr 18, 2024, 02:26 PM
Apr 18

"Nice guys finish last".

They seem to take pride in cheating the system, scoring a deal, or pulling one over on someone. Only suckers play by the rules or pay all the taxes they owe. If the cashier gives them too much back in change, they'll just put it in their pocket without saying a word. Cheating is okay as long as they don't get caught, but if they get cheated, you'll hear them ranting for miles (like if the cashier didn't give them enough money back).

They take credit for everything good in their life and blame someone else when things don't go their way.

Walleye

(31,035 posts)
38. That's so true I would feel bad if I didn't give the excess money back to the cashier
Thu Apr 18, 2024, 05:02 PM
Apr 18

That feeling doesn’t seem to exist in these people somehow

PatSeg

(47,560 posts)
42. I've worked in retail
Thu Apr 18, 2024, 06:36 PM
Apr 18

and I know it is a big deal if an employee's drawer comes up short. I certainly wouldn't want to be responsible for someone getting in trouble. It is really so easy to be honest and do the right thing, plus you sleep better at night.

Wednesdays

(17,398 posts)
45. Indeed...
Thu Apr 18, 2024, 07:05 PM
Apr 18

I remember the 2016 debate when Hillary criticized TSF for not paying taxes.

Hillary: “The only years that anybody’s ever seen were a couple of years when he had to turn them over to state authorities when he was trying to get a casino license, and they showed he didn’t pay any federal income tax,”

TSF: "That makes me smart."

PatSeg

(47,560 posts)
49. Exactly
Thu Apr 18, 2024, 09:02 PM
Apr 18

And that popped in my head when I was typing. People like Trump always have an angle because they are smart and everyone else is a sucker.

PSPS

(13,608 posts)
11. It's not paranoia. It's just his trying to turn this into a trial by the (MAGA) press Wurlitzer.
Thu Apr 18, 2024, 01:46 PM
Apr 18

In other words, turn the trial into a campaign event/fundraising/grift circus (which the press is itching to accommodate.) Thank heavens the trial isn't being televised.

forgotmylogin

(7,530 posts)
34. He's already managed to make one juror quit.
Thu Apr 18, 2024, 03:53 PM
Apr 18

This is also Fox's fault, but we know how they got the information.

mwb970

(11,364 posts)
5. He can't control himself.
Thu Apr 18, 2024, 01:23 PM
Apr 18

He should be declared mentally ill and treated accordingly. Another possibility is to simply treat him like a disruptive 4-year-old.

PatSeg

(47,560 posts)
13. I just finished this article about Trump's mental state
Thu Apr 18, 2024, 01:53 PM
Apr 18

The author would agree with you.

Trump’s Brain Is Not Okay
An expert’s view of Trump’s mental slide into dementia.

This wasn’t a new issue for me. I had written a series of op-eds about Trump’s signs of dementia in 2018 and 2019, and I was part of a group that publicly pressured Ronny Jackson to give Trump the dementia screening test that he can’t stop bragging about “acing.” I’d known for years Trump was showing medically unmistakable signs of dementia, but the press was hyper-focused on Biden falling off his bike, forgetting names, and being “too old.” (Bold emphasis mine)

snip
This is very important for people to understand. Not only will Trump continue to get worse and worse, his rate of decline is accelerating, and if he is typical, he will fall off what they call the “cognitive cliff” relatively soon. Based on his current accelerating rate of decline, it seems very unlikely that Trump could see out a second term without falling off the cliff and becoming totally incapacitated.

https://thinkbigpicture.substack.com/p/john-gartner-trump-cognitive-decline?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR38LtG403M0_gVH1oymvw9blAfrcGrpgTdgdd2D95ThOuEtIkRrXIUrLN4_aem_AdO6HeI5l1KjmumIAM5_d6ShG0g5QBWa3Qd6AKQAuVDWawNwo164ylTz9Xbp1AScHVmkecQr4iK9eb081PUry39J&triedRedirect=true

There is much, much more in the article. Well worth the read.

PatSeg

(47,560 posts)
44. Yes, very frightening
Thu Apr 18, 2024, 06:42 PM
Apr 18

There was a time that I would have thought someone like that could never come close to the Oval Office. I've never recovered from the shock of election night 2016.

Justice matters.

(6,939 posts)
7. Duh... Force him to bring his own "bible" and...
Thu Apr 18, 2024, 01:31 PM
Apr 18

tell him to swear on it that he won't violate his gag order again...

Of course he will violate it again so tell his magats he is not to be trusted with his swears.

Money will not deter that criminal-defendant hitler2 wannabe.

Novara

(5,849 posts)
12. The problem with continuing to seat a jury before addressing gag order violations ...
Thu Apr 18, 2024, 01:52 PM
Apr 18

... is that they can get a jury all sworn in and then one of them might just get a little curious over the weekend to see what he's posting, and boom, jury tampering. He WILL NOT STOP until he is forcibly stopped.

I am wondering if that motherfucker can even be tried for any of these charges anywhere. They dismissed one juror (that was picked on Tuesday) because the media posted too much identifying information about him. People are fearful they will become targets for the terrorist's cult members.

The media should not have visual access to the jury box IMO. Audio only, and when during voir dire they talk about the person's job or past or anything else identifying, cut out the audio feed.

Too many people are intimidated already.

Novara

(5,849 posts)
23. I don't understand why he is waiting until they seat a jury
Thu Apr 18, 2024, 02:58 PM
Apr 18

Well, maybe that's not the reason why he won't address it until next Tuesday, but they are likely to have picked their jury by then. Seems to me that waiting means the jurors already picked might see some of these social media posts before the judge deals with this. And that is jury tampering.

Hikerchick57

(118 posts)
14. Take away his toys and access to the internet when court is in session, no press talking during breaks!
Thu Apr 18, 2024, 02:05 PM
Apr 18

Put a soundproof booth in the courtroom for him to sit in when he is misbehaving. These are the things I want…lol, my wish list!

OldBaldy1701E

(5,144 posts)
28. You don't?
Thu Apr 18, 2024, 03:26 PM
Apr 18


That is why. You or I would never be given this amount of leeway, but you or I are not even rich enough to walk by people like that orange gibbon, so we don't get such a thing as 'leeway'.

GB_RN

(2,371 posts)
20. Cantaloupe Caligula Sat There...
Thu Apr 18, 2024, 02:44 PM
Apr 18

Thinking, “I already hold this court In contempt. So, what are they bab…babbley…babebely…talking about? See, Biden put a guy up there, I call him Peakaboo…”
😂😂

Bundbuster

(3,171 posts)
24. Just as with all other Shitler malfeasance,
Thu Apr 18, 2024, 03:20 PM
Apr 18

intimidation of anyone/everyone, threats, attacks, gagged/banned/prohibited rants have been normalized not only by the defendant and his MAGA hordes, but by a complicit media and cowardly legal careerists. In the coming months we will be witnessing the normalization of crime.

Wednesdays

(17,398 posts)
47. Crime for SOME...
Thu Apr 18, 2024, 07:12 PM
Apr 18

Now, Imagine a 16-year-old guy in inner-city LA or Chicago, stealing a sandwich from a 7-Eleven. Now, THAT'S a crime! (still)

4lbs

(6,858 posts)
31. Just take his phone away. Watch him squirm and seethe, not being able to post
Thu Apr 18, 2024, 03:36 PM
Apr 18

except using someone else's phone.

"Hey, your phone doesn't have the TS app on it!"

"Yeah, I don't put useless sh*t on it"

 

Basic LA

(2,047 posts)
32. On Lawrence O'Donnell last night ...
Thu Apr 18, 2024, 03:43 PM
Apr 18

Attorney Weisman made it almost sound like the judge would lock Trump up this morning over this. Then, as usual with Trump, nothing happened. Not a word about it.

bucolic_frolic

(43,249 posts)
41. He's so volatile I don't think locking him up for a few days will change anything
Thu Apr 18, 2024, 06:33 PM
Apr 18

As soon as he emerges he'll be angry and make matters worse again. The only real solution will be to lock him up permanently, and if that doesn't happen, I don't expect short or intermediate lockups.

 

Basic LA

(2,047 posts)
46. Sounds right, actually.
Thu Apr 18, 2024, 07:08 PM
Apr 18

I wasn't expecting anything really, but Weisman was so emphatic and even red-faced last night, I let my skepticism drop a notch.

GreenWave

(6,763 posts)
33. Like some stupid brat who just can't wait to defy the rules.
Thu Apr 18, 2024, 03:44 PM
Apr 18

He must be locked up and little fines are a joke and it should be away from the courthouse where his taxpayer squadron of SS can protect him.

But media will try to figure out where he is.

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