The jury is back in the courtroom after prosecutors had asked that Donald J. Trump be held in contempt for attacking witnesses and others close to the case. The former president is charged with 34 felony counts related to a hush-money payment to a porn star.
The Appellate Court likes to see that judges gradually escalate through the options, not just go straight for the harshest one available. It’s likely Marchan (and the prosecution) want to make this case as appeal-proof as possible.
The Appellate Court likes to see that judges gradually escalate through the options, not just go straight for the harshest one available. It’s likely Marchan (and the prosecution) want to make this case as appeal-proof as possible.