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hlthe2b

(102,378 posts)
1. Those jurors need to know how they will be protected. Yet if they ask, Trump's lawyers will undoubtedly try to
Fri Apr 5, 2024, 09:19 PM
Apr 5

exclude them in voir dire.

I have to think the judge will address this with them, however. I would participate if I were in their shoes, but I'd sure as hell want to know how my information would be protected (and whether or not I needed more life insurance--and I'm not really kidding about the latter).

Ocelot II

(115,869 posts)
3. Merchan is keeping the names of the jurors confidential and not available
Fri Apr 5, 2024, 09:36 PM
Apr 5

to the press and the public, but unfortunately not from Trump and his lawyers: "While Trump and attorneys in the case will know the identities of the jurors, their names will be shielded from the press and the public, Judge Juan Merchan said in his order, citing "a likelihood of bribery, jury tampering, or of physical injury or harassment of juror(s)."" https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/judge-restricts-access-jurors-identities-trump-hush-money-trial-rcna142348 I assume/hope that means TFG and his halfwitted mouthpieces can't use or disclose those names for any purpose.

hlthe2b

(102,378 posts)
4. "not from Trump and his lawyers" ... who clearly can NOT be trusted. I know NY law requires, but there
Fri Apr 5, 2024, 09:40 PM
Apr 5

must be something more the judge can do.

gab13by13

(21,408 posts)
6. Question;
Fri Apr 5, 2024, 09:45 PM
Apr 5

will restricting the names hamper Trump's ability to do opposition research on the potential jurors? If it does, that's a BFD.

gab13by13

(21,408 posts)
5. April 15 Be There, Will Be Wild
Fri Apr 5, 2024, 09:43 PM
Apr 5

Wondering if Melania will stand by her man in court when Stormy testifies, wearing that special coat of hers?

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