Trump's Legal Spokeswoman Calls for Sequestration of Jury in Hush-Money Case

Jurors in former President Donald Trump’s hush-money trial in New York City “should have been sequestered” over the Memorial Day weekend, according to his legal spokeswoman, Alina Habba. Speaking on “Sunday Morning Futures” on Fox News, Habba expressed concerns that the jury could be improperly influenced by individuals with “Trump Derangement Syndrome” during the holiday period.

Key points from Habba’s interview:

• Jury Sequestration
  Habba argued that the jurors should have been sequestered to avoid exposure to outside influences, particularly from media and social gatherings over the weekend. “For them to be able to be out and about on a holiday weekend with friends and families who have opinions, who are watching the news, TVs on in the background at the pool party, I have serious concerns,” she said.

• Potential Bias
  Habba emphasized the risk of jurors being influenced by biased media outlets and conversations with individuals opposed to Trump. “If they’re left-winging and they’re watching MSDNC, as my client calls it, or CNN, they’re not going to get fair news,” she added.

Habba’s comments were made in response to guest host Sean Duffy’s suggestion that the break until closing arguments on Tuesday could help avoid rushed verdicts by jurors eager to conclude their duties before the holiday. Habba countered by stressing the unprecedented and high-stakes nature of the trial, which warrants heightened caution regarding jury influence.

Details of the Trial:

• Charges and Plea
  Trump faces 34 felony counts of falsifying business records related to alleged payments made to cover up damaging information before the 2016 election. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

• Defense and Prosecution
  The defense rested their case last week without calling Trump to testify, presenting only two witnesses. The prosecution, led by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, presented 20 witnesses and over 200 exhibits, including testimony from adult film actress Stormy Daniels and former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen.

Concerns About Jury Influence:

Habba expressed worries that jurors might return to court with biases influenced by their holiday interactions. “I have worries about them going back to whatever friends might have Trump Derangement Syndrome, forgetting all sense of reality, and coming back and sitting in that box and saying, ‘You know what, I have got to take one for the DNC (Democratic National Committee),'” she said.

Trump’s legal team maintains that the case is a form of “political persecution,” as the former president contends with multiple legal challenges while campaigning for another term in the White House.

Conclusion:

As the trial approaches its closing arguments, concerns about jury sequestration and potential biases underscore the contentious nature of this high-profile case. The outcome could have significant implications for Trump’s legal battles and his political future.

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