The text under the picture right above your body text says “Hush Money trial”. Hush money isn’t illegal and is a Trump narrative to deflect what really is illegal and something he’s used to abuse small companies for years. It is a falsifying business records trial.
The defense quietly squirms because Hon. Merchan will not entertain their shenanigans. I bet the defendant is quietly seething "in his sleep."
Were Costello and the defendant siblings? Childhood playmates? Did they share the same drinking fountain? The judge knows the only way to deal with narcissistic behavior is direct, limiting response that reestablishes control of the situation and conversation. But, don't expect them to take it to heart.
If 45 is re-elected, expect a deluge of vindictive retaliation ... one more reason to vote.
Kudos, Jon. This is keenly observed and insightful, a necessary human account of an historic judicial proceeding. I especially appreciate the ironies that erupt like weeds, as in the many battles between the truth-telling liars and the lying truth-tellers. Jeez !!!
thanks! There's a sense over the holiday among those of us watching closely that--whule juries are hard to predict-- he really might be headed for conviction. Not for sure, but that feels like what's happening as we think what might be in closing arguments and the instructions...
Falsifying Business Records Trial. Why trivialise it with your false headline?
I don't think I am! why is Stumbling at Finish Line false? Serious question.
The text under the picture right above your body text says “Hush Money trial”. Hush money isn’t illegal and is a Trump narrative to deflect what really is illegal and something he’s used to abuse small companies for years. It is a falsifying business records trial.
Thank you for this update, sir.
The defense quietly squirms because Hon. Merchan will not entertain their shenanigans. I bet the defendant is quietly seething "in his sleep."
Were Costello and the defendant siblings? Childhood playmates? Did they share the same drinking fountain? The judge knows the only way to deal with narcissistic behavior is direct, limiting response that reestablishes control of the situation and conversation. But, don't expect them to take it to heart.
If 45 is re-elected, expect a deluge of vindictive retaliation ... one more reason to vote.
No, Trump and Costello did not grow up together or even know each other well...the key is Rudy...
Thanks. Great piece!
thanks!
Great synopsis! Thanks! I don’t know Jonathan Turley, but I have to believe he knows what he says about Trump is dead wrong.
thanks!
Kudos, Jon. This is keenly observed and insightful, a necessary human account of an historic judicial proceeding. I especially appreciate the ironies that erupt like weeds, as in the many battles between the truth-telling liars and the lying truth-tellers. Jeez !!!
Great piece. What’s the balance of opinion about the outcome
thanks! There's a sense over the holiday among those of us watching closely that--whule juries are hard to predict-- he really might be headed for conviction. Not for sure, but that feels like what's happening as we think what might be in closing arguments and the instructions...
Riveting. Even more than usual, which is hard to imagine.
thanks, randy!
Rep Goldman’s district includes Lower Manhattan where he lives.
Thanks, Barbara!! I fixed it on Substack...