Juan Merchan admonishes ex-president for ‘gesturing and speaking in the direction of the juror’ as jury selection continues
Donald Trump met a stern rebuke on Tuesday from the jurist presiding over his criminal hush-money trial, with the judge warning: “I won’t have any jurors intimidated in this courtroom.”
Trump’s apparent misbehavior did not derail the trial’s progress; seven jurors were picked by day’s end.
Judge Juan Merchan’s comment came shortly after jury selection resumed after lunch. Trump’s team had found video on one possible juror’s social media that appeared to show a street celebration over his loss in the 2020 election.
She was called in to answer questions about it, and when she left, Merchan directly addressed Trump’s lawyers. “Your client was audible,” Merchan said, noting that she was just 12ft from him.
“It was audible. He was gesturing and he was speaking in the direction of the juror,” Merchan said, insisting he would not accept such behavior.
“I will not have any jurors intimidated in this courtroom,” Merchan admonished. “Take a minute to speak to your client.”
Merchan’s warning to Trump marked a sharp diversion from what was otherwise a relatively routine jury selection process.
Man, the number of judges who won’t actually put Trump in jail for violating court orders is longer than my dick.
Is it a short list, or is the prining reeeaaaally small?
Sorry, couldn’t help myself. I’m sure you have a perfectly adequate dick. Have a great day.
I like the fact that you’re too nice to let yourself get away with a dick joke without apologizing for it
I…am Canadian…it’s a psychological affliction. Sorry.
You monster! You didn’t say that in both English and French! Someone call the RCMP!
It’s fine, I live in Scotland, it’ll take time for extradition to go through.
It is a good thing. A very good thing.
Sorry
Nah, I’m sure there’s at least one
Cheers. I hope you’re right.
I’m sure your dick is at least one judge long.
You may be right. Only time will tell.