Summary

Donald Trump’s lawyers allege “grave juror misconduct” in his New York criminal case, where he was convicted on 34 felony counts. Their claims, based on a juror’s report, remain vague and heavily redacted.

Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg’s office dismissed the allegations as inaccurate hearsay, and Judge Juan Merchan stated he cannot act on them unless properly sworn evidence is submitted.

Separately, Merchan denied Trump’s motion to dismiss the case on presidential immunity grounds.

This prompted Trump to criticize the judge and case as a “rigged hoax” on Truth Social.

  • FuglyDuck@lemmy.world
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    3 days ago

    Are they just going down a list?

    Did somebody ask chatGPT for ways to overturn a jury decision?

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      3 days ago

      The only lawyers he has are the ones stupid enough to defend him

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        3 days ago

        FWIW, I sort of imagined it being read in the same voice as someone changing a baby’s diaper.

        “Did somebody go pooo-pooo? Does baby lil’Willy Trumpikins need a diapie-wipey”

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    2 days ago

    Lock him up. Don’t see anything in the constitution that says the president is immune from prison for a crime he committed before he took office.

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    3 days ago

    We will hear about this every 2 weeks for the next 4 years. Strap in!

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    “Juror number 6 bent down and tied their shoe. Clearly they were not paying attention your Honor! We move to dismiss!”