Trump Arrives for Criminal Trial and LOSES BIG Right Away
TLDRThe criminal trial against Donald Trump for falsifying business records to interfere with the 2016 election has begun. Trump arrived at the Manhattan courtroom looking unwell and claimed persecution. He lost key motions, including one to recuse Justice Bashan and another to prevent evidence of a catch-and-kill deal with the National Enquirer. A subpoena to the Department of Justice intended to delay the trial backfired, revealing damaging information about attempts to suppress the Access Hollywood tape and other misconduct. The trial proceeds with a focus on the fraudulent business records related to the Stormy Daniels payment.
Takeaways
- ๐จ The criminal trial against Donald Trump for falsification of business records related to the 2016 election has commenced.
- ๐๏ธ Trump arrived at the Manhattan courtroom looking unwell and panicked, repeating claims of persecution and unfair treatment.
- ๐ Trump Media's stock plummeted 15% as news of Trump's arrival at the courtroom spread.
- โ Trump lost multiple motions, including the motion to recuse Justice Bashan and to prevent evidence of his 'catch and kill' deal with the National Enquirer from being presented.
- ๐ฅ The Department of Justice subpoena, intended by Trump to delay the trial, backfired, revealing damaging information including correspondence about the Access Hollywood tapes and strategies to prevent negative stories from emerging.
- ๐ฅ Justice Maran ruled that the Access Hollywood tape will not be played in court due to its inflammatory nature, but the prosecution can refer to it.
- ๐คฐ Discussion of Melania Trump's pregnancy during the hush money payment will be limited as it may have prejudicial effects.
- ๐ The case is heavily document-driven, focusing on whether the business records related to the Stormy Daniels payment were falsified.
- ๐ The jury selection process involves a hybrid approach, ensuring juror availability and impartiality through a detailed questionnaire and challenges.
- ๐ฅ The Mest Touch Network is covering the trial extensively, with updates and exclusive merchandise available on their website.
Q & A
What is the criminal trial against Donald Trump about?
-The criminal trial against Donald Trump is about his alleged falsification of business records to interfere with the 2016 election.
How did Trump Media's stock perform as Donald Trump arrived at the Manhattan courtroom?
-Trump Media's stock was tanking, it was down 15% as Donald Trump arrived at the Manhattan courtroom.
How did Donald Trump appear when he arrived at the courtroom?
-Donald Trump arrived looking very unwell and panicked.
What was the outcome of the motions heard on the first day of the trial?
-Donald Trump lost several motions, including the motion to recuse Justice Bashan, a motion to prevent information about his catch and kill deal with the National Enquirer from coming in, and his subpoena to the Department of Justice, which backfired by revealing harmful information about him.
What was the nature of the catch and kill scheme with the National Enquirer?
-The catch and kill scheme involved the National Enquirer purchasing stories from individuals who had relationships with Donald Trump or were thinking about going public with stories about him, then killing the stories by not publishing them but owning the rights, and threatening to sue if the stories were made public.
What was the Access Hollywood tape controversy mentioned in the script?
-The Access Hollywood tape controversy refers to a 2005 recording where Donald Trump bragged about sexually assaulting women. The text messages revealed discussions on how to prevent more bad news from coming out, leading to the catch and kill scheme.
What was the role of Kellyanne Conway, Hope Hicks, and Steve Bannon in the controversy surrounding the Access Hollywood tape?
-Emails and text messages from Kellyanne Conway, Hope Hicks, Steve Bannon, and others showed they were involved in discussions on how to handle the Access Hollywood tape and other potentially damaging information about Donald Trump.
What was the outcome of the 11th Hour subpoena to the Department of Justice?
-The 11th Hour subpoena to the Department of Justice, intended to delay the trial and possibly uncover helpful information for Donald Trump, backfired as it led to the discovery of more damaging documents, including communications about the Access Hollywood tape.
What was Justice Maran's stance on allowing the Access Hollywood tape to be played in court?
-Justice Maran found that the prejudicial aspect of the Access Hollywood tape would outweigh its probative value and thus decided not to allow the tape to be played in court, although the prosecution could still discuss it.
What was the process for selecting jurors for this trial?
-The process involved a questionnaire with over 40 specific questions for potential jurors, followed by analysis and removal of jurors who couldn't be fair and impartial. Remaining jurors would then be questioned further about their impartiality, and both sides could exercise challenges to remove jurors they deemed unsuitable, as long as the reasons were non-discriminatory.
Outlines
๐ Trial Proceedings and Public Reaction
The video script discusses the ongoing criminal trial against Donald Trump for falsifying business records to interfere with the 2016 election. It highlights Trump's arrival at the Manhattan courtroom, his appearance and demeanor, and his routine of claiming persecution. The video also covers the outcomes of several legal motions, including Trump's failed attempts to recuse Justice Bashan and prevent evidence related to his catch and kill deal with the National Enquirer from being admitted. The script further reveals that a subpoena intended to delay the trial inadvertently led to the discovery of damaging information against Trump, including communications about the Access Hollywood tapes and the catch and kill scheme. The segment ends with a brief mention of public reactions, with some viewing the case as an assault on America and others recognizing it as a necessary legal process.
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๐ Court Rulings and Jury Selection
The video script returns to the trial, detailing Justice Maran's rulings on various motions and issues. Justice Maran denied Trump's motion to recuse him, citing no conflict of interest and emphasizing the responsibility of a judge to deny recusal in such cases. The script also discusses the admissibility of discussions about the deal between Ami, the parent company of the National Enquirer, and Donald Trump, which involved a catch and kill scheme to suppress negative stories. The judge ruled that while the specifics of the Access Hollywood tape cannot be played in court, discussions about it are allowed. Additionally, the script outlines the process of jury selection, including the distribution of a detailed questionnaire, the removal of biased jurors, and the ability for both sides to exercise challenges to ensure a fair trial. The segment concludes with a commitment to keep the audience updated on the trial's progress and a promotional call to action to follow the network and purchase exclusive merchandise related to the trial.
Mindmap
Keywords
๐กCriminal Trial
๐กFalsification of Business Records
๐กManhattan District Attorney
๐กTrump Media
๐กCatch and Kill
๐กSubpoena
๐กAccess Hollywood Tape
๐กJustice Bashan
๐กFelony Counts
๐กPolitical Persecution
๐กHush Money Payments
Highlights
The criminal trial against Donald Trump for falsification of business records to interfere with the 2016 election has officially started.
Donald Trump arrived at the Manhattan courtroom looking unwell and panicked.
Trump's new company, Trump Media, experienced a significant stock drop of 15% as he arrived at court.
Donald Trump lost key motions, including the motion to recuse Justice Bashan.
Information about Trump's 'catch and kill' deal with the National Enquirer was allowed to be presented in court.
Trump's subpoena to the Department of Justice backfired, revealing harmful information including emails and text messages about the Access Hollywood tapes.
The 'catch and kill' scheme involved purchasing and suppressing stories about Trump's misconduct.
Justice Maran denied Trump's attempt to recuse him, calling the accusations frivolous and attenuated.
The prosecution can discuss the deal between AMI, National Enquirer, and Trump, but the Access Hollywood tape cannot be played in court.
The jury selection process involves a hybrid approach, considering juror availability and impartiality.
Jurors will answer a questionnaire with over 40 specific questions to determine their suitability for the trial.
Both the prosecution and defense can exercise challenges to remove jurors they deem unfit, as long as the reasons are non-discriminatory.
The trial is heavily document-driven, focusing on whether Trump's business records were falsified.
Trump is charged with 34 separate felony counts, which could lead to multiple years in prison.
Legal scholars have criticized the case as nonsense and unwarranted, while others see it as political persecution.
The trial is unprecedented in American history, with no similar case ever brought against a former president.
The outcome of the trial could have significant implications for the perception of justice and the rule of law in the United States.
