Alina Habba Raises Concerns About Jury Influence in Trump Hush-Money Trial

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Alina Habba, attorney for former President Donald Trump, expressed her unease over the jury in Trump's hush-money trial not being sequestered during the Memorial Day weekend. Habba suggested that the jurors might have been subjected to outside influences that could impact their impartiality as they prepare for the trial's closing arguments this week. “They should have been sequestered, because, in my opinion, these jurors are handling something that is completely unprecedented and unwarranted in America,” Habba asserted.

If we can get application of laws to facts -- we WILL win. pic.twitter.com/HsnOR1ObzR

— Alina Habba (@AlinaHabba) May 26, 2024

 

She voiced her concerns about the jurors' exposure to media and discussions during the holiday, which could potentially affect their judgment. Habba emphasized that if jurors were exposed to news sources like MSNBC or CNN, referred to disparagingly by Trump as "MSDNC," they might not receive unbiased information. "If they’re left-wing and they’re watching MSDNC, as my client calls it, [MSNBC] or CNN, they’re not going to get fair news," she stated.

 

The case in question involves 12 New York jurors who will soon deliberate on whether to convict Trump on 34 criminal counts related to falsifying business records. These charges are linked to reimbursements made to Trump's former attorney Michael Cohen, who paid $130,000 to adult film actress Stormy Daniels in October 2016 to silence her about an alleged affair with Trump. Trump has pleaded not guilty to these charges and has consistently denied having an affair with Daniels.

 

Last Tuesday, Trump's defense team rested their case without calling the former president to testify. The jurors were then dismissed until the upcoming Tuesday, when closing statements are set to begin. Following these statements, jury deliberations will commence. Judge Juan Merchan indicated that the delay in closing arguments until Tuesday was due to some unspecified “issues,” though he did not elaborate on what these might be.

Habba elaborated on her concerns, noting that the holiday weekend allowed jurors to interact with friends and family who might hold strong opinions about Trump.

 

She feared that such interactions could lead to biased decisions. “I have serious concerns. If they’re left-wing and they’re watching MSDNC, as my client calls it, [MSNBC] or CNN, they’re not going to get fair news,” Habba reiterated. She also mentioned the risk of jurors discussing the case at social gatherings, which might reinforce negative perceptions about Trump.

 

Highlighting the potential consequences of these interactions, Habba remarked, “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 [Democratic National Committee].” She stressed the importance of jurors making their decisions based solely on the law and facts presented during the trial. “I want law to [be] fact, because, if we can get that, we will win, we will not just get a hung jury, we will get an acquittal. So, let’s see,” she concluded.

 

The hush-money trial has attracted significant public and media attention due to the high-profile nature of the case and the involvement of a former president. Trump's legal team has consistently argued that the charges are politically motivated and lack merit. The case's outcome could have substantial implications for Trump's political future and the broader legal landscape concerning former presidents.

 

As the trial progresses, the jurors' ability to remain impartial and unaffected by external influences will be crucial in determining the final verdict. Habba's concerns underscore the challenges faced in high-profile cases where media coverage and public opinion can potentially sway the judicial process. Whether the jury can deliver a fair and unbiased verdict remains to be seen as the trial nears its conclusion with the upcoming closing arguments and subsequent deliberations.

 

Credit: The Hill 2024-05-28

 

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[thaibeachlovers]

I can see Trump's lawyers already getting ready to use that as a reason for an appeal.

IMO the judge must be a numpty to not realise the potential consequences of not sequestering the jury, on such a politically sensitive trial.

[Danderman123]

34 minutes ago, thaibeachlovers said:

I can see Trump's lawyers already getting ready to use that as a reason for an appeal.

IMO the judge must be a numpty to not realise the potential consequences of not sequestering the jury, on such a politically sensitive trial.

The problem with listening to Alina Habba's legal advice is she's an idiot.

[riclag]

 

As the trial progresses, the jurors' ability to remain impartial and unaffected by external influences will be crucial in determining the final verdict. Habba's concerns underscore the challenges faced in high-profile cases where media coverage and public opinion can potentially sway the judicial process. Whether the jury can deliver a fair and unbiased verdict remains to be seen as the trial nears its conclusion with the upcoming closing arguments and subsequent deliberations.

NY court trial Manhattan docket : We the people of NY vs Djt .

We the people,dems( jury, prosecutors & trial judge) find you guilty !

 It will be a first ,dem convicted  leading candidate to be Potus!

 

 

[riclag]

41 minutes ago, thaibeachlovers said:

I can see Trump's lawyers already getting ready to use that as a reason for an appeal.

IMO the judge must be a numpty to not realise the potential consequences of not sequestering the jury, on such a politically sensitive trial.

The conflicted judge,If he was a juror he would of been disqualified!He’s  taking one for the team , whats the worse that can happen to him , taken off the ny court system after the election, and appeal is decided ! 

Edited May 27 by riclag

[Chomper Higgot]

1 hour ago, riclag said:

 

As the trial progresses, the jurors' ability to remain impartial and unaffected by external influences will be crucial in determining the final verdict. Habba's concerns underscore the challenges faced in high-profile cases where media coverage and public opinion can potentially sway the judicial process. Whether the jury can deliver a fair and unbiased verdict remains to be seen as the trial nears its conclusion with the upcoming closing arguments and subsequent deliberations.

NY court trial Manhattan docket : We the people of NY vs Djt .

We the people,dems( jury, prosecutors & trial judge) find you guilty !

 It will be a first ,dem convicted  leading candidate to be Potus!

 

 

The Partial Gag Order placed on Defendant Trump has undoubtedly removed the most significant source of Jury influencing and intimidation.

 

Thanks for letting us know you will not accept a guilty verdict if that’s what this jury hands down.
 

Always good to know what kind of blind bias we are in the company of.

 

Edited May 27 by Chomper Higgot

[Tug]

1 hour ago, Danderman123 said:

The problem with listening to Alina Habba's legal advice is she's an idiot.

And ugly to lol actually I agree with Thai beached lover’s assessment they will desperately try to bleat the jury was compermised and bleat about the judge .as everyone has bent over backwards for this defendant enough allready get the verdict done then as far as I’m concerned he can sit in the can as he appeals…….meh ….

[Skipalongcassidy]

1 hour ago, Danderman123 said:

The problem with listening to Alina Habba's legal advice is she's an idiot.

And you are not... HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[Jingthing]

If convicted his numerous appeals will last for years anyway. This is just noise.

[Jingthing]

1 hour ago, riclag said:

The conflicted judge,If he was a juror he would of been disqualified!He’s  taking one for the team , whats the worse that can happen to him , taken off the ny court system after the election, and appeal is decided ! 

Parroting dear leader.

[Skipalongcassidy]

15 minutes ago, Tug said:

And ugly to lol actually I agree with Thai beached lover’s assessment they will desperately try to bleat the jury was compermised and bleat about the judge .as everyone has bent over backwards for this defendant enough allready get the verdict done then as far as I’m concerned he can sit in the can as he appeals…….meh ….

Your posts are quickly becoming more and more unintelligible... have you considered getting help?  At least take a remedial English composition class.

[RichardColeman]

Be fair, Trump has about as much chance of getting off as a black man in KKK county, with a KKK judge and a KKK jury !

 

Political lawfare is not justice. The judge is a Biden donor, and his daughter works for the Biden's !! I mean come on.

 

A case that can be convicted in one state and not another due to political biases is just wrong.

 

One things for sure, if Trump gets in, i foresee hundreds of these election interferers going to prison or taking plea deals

 

 

[earlinclaifornia]

43 minutes ago, RichardColeman said:

Be fair, Trump has about as much chance of getting off as a black man in KKK county, with a KKK judge and a KKK jury !

 

Political lawfare is not justice. The judge is a Biden donor, and his daughter works for the Biden's !! I mean come on.

 

A case that can be convicted in one state and not another due to political biases is just wrong.

 

One things for sure, if Trump gets in, i foresee hundreds of these election interferers going to prison or taking plea deals

 

 

Looks like you kind of falling apart without even having a verdict.

MAGA's like you continually reley on Fox News as the sources. 

Time to pay Trump your dues! 

[JCauto]

1 hour ago, RichardColeman said:

Be fair, Trump has about as much chance of getting off as a black man in KKK county, with a KKK judge and a KKK jury !

 

Political lawfare is not justice. The judge is a Biden donor, and his daughter works for the Biden's !! I mean come on.

 

A case that can be convicted in one state and not another due to political biases is just wrong.

 

One things for sure, if Trump gets in, i foresee hundreds of these election interferers going to prison or taking plea deals

 

 

And how do you know he would not be convicted in another state? He's already on trial in other states.

 

The case is clear, the criminal conduct obvious, the evidence compelling. If you are going to disparage judges for their political affiliation, then remove the politics from the appointment of judges. In Canada the judges are appointed by the legal system based on jurisprudence and knowledge of the law, there is no political interference and judges, public prosecutors, district attorneys and the like are not elected, they're career professionals assessed by their peers as being worthy of elevation to judge.

 

Americans love to lecture us about their "freedoms" - having lived there on a couple of occasions, I would say in many respects Canada is a much better place in terms of basic freedom. Much of what Americans tout as being "free" is anything but. 

[Elkski]

This case is a document case.  Guilty AF.   Case closed.  Jail time for sure.  Next case!  Lets go Brandon 

[bamnutsak]

Meh.

 

Influence over the holiday weekend, or this upcoming Wednesday, could go either way.

 

It might favor trump, it might favor the prosecution, and it may have no bearing whatsoever.

 

Very few juries are sequestered, most don't want to be.

 

 

 

 

[Chomper Higgot]

1 hour ago, RichardColeman said:

Be fair, Trump has about as much chance of getting off as a black man in KKK county, with a KKK judge and a KKK jury !

 

Political lawfare is not justice. The judge is a Biden donor, and his daughter works for the Biden's !! I mean come on.

 

A case that can be convicted in one state and not another due to political biases is just wrong.

 

One things for sure, if Trump gets in, i foresee hundreds of these election interferers going to prison or taking plea deals

 

 

Yet another example of preparing the ground for not accepting a guilty verdict.

 

 

[Watawattana]

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She voiced her concerns about the jurors' exposure to media and discussions during the holiday, which could potentially affect their judgment. Habba emphasized that if jurors were exposed to news sources like MSNBC or CNN, referred to disparagingly by Trump as "MSDNC," they might not receive unbiased information. "If they’re left-wing and they’re watching MSDNC, as my client calls it, [MSNBC] or CNN, they’re not going to get fair news," she stated."

 

And if they are watching Fox or reading the Washington Examiner, might they be getting fair news?  Are there news media in USA that are accepted as unbiased?

[Watawattana]

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Yet another example of preparing the ground for not accepting a guilty verdict.

 

Yeah, darn those defence lawyers for doing the job they're paid to do.

[Thingamabob]

Is it right that, if Trump is found guilty, the appeal process could go on for years ?

[Watawattana]

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Is it right that, if Trump is found guilty, the appeal process could go on for years ?

Short answer is yes.  Can take a few months, but average is more than a year and is often more than 2.  In Trump's case, I wouldn't be surprised if it took much longer than 2 years and headed to the US Supreme Court.  Of course, he could be found not guilty, in which case the prosecutor cannot appeal (double-jeopardy).

[Eric Loh]

8 minutes ago, Thingamabob said:

Is it right that, if Trump is found guilty, the appeal process could go on for years ?

He will appeal if found guilty for sure. However campaigning under a shadow of a criminal conviction is uncharted territory for Presidential politics. 2 previous candidates in US history who had convictions were unsuccessful in their Presidential bid.  

[Chomper Higgot]

2 minutes ago, Watawattana said:

Short answer is yes.  Can take a few months, but average is more than a year and is often more than 2.  In Trump's case, I wouldn't be surprised if it took much longer than 2 years and headed to the US Supreme Court.  Of course, he could be found not guilty, in which case the prosecutor cannot appeal (double-jeopardy).

Or could be found guilty and sentenced pending appeal.

 

NY courts don’t hang about once a jury convicts, they move rather swiftly to sentencing.

 

 

[Berkshire]

39 minutes ago, Thingamabob said:

Is it right that, if Trump is found guilty, the appeal process could go on for years ?

If found guilty, Trump would be a convicted felon.  He can't vote, but he can run for President.  Bizarro.

[rudi49jr]

Alina Hanna is not exactly the sharpest tool in the shed. Wasn’t she the one who forgot to check the ‘jury trial’ box in the Trump fraud case? And then for months Trump whined that he was denied a jury trial? And his MAGA base ate that up and was outraged?

As several Trump loving members on this forum have already demonstrated, MAGA cult members won’t accept any guilty verdict anyway, so to them it doesn’t matter in the slightest if the jury was or wasn’t sequestered: if Trump is found guilty, they will reject that verdict. Period. Full stop. 

[Irish star]

Well Trump should be in Prison for Espionage, Traitor 

[Irish star]

1 hour ago, rudi49jr said:

Alina Hanna is not exactly the sharpest tool in the shed. Wasn’t she the one who forgot to check the ‘jury trial’ box in the Trump fraud case? And then for months Trump whined that he was denied a jury trial? And his MAGA base ate that up and was outraged?

As several Trump loving members on this forum have already demonstrated, MAGA cult members won’t accept any guilty verdict anyway, so to them it doesn’t matter in the slightest if the jury was or wasn’t sequestered: if Trump is found guilty, they will reject that verdict. Period. Full stop. 

Amazing the Cult operates on ASEANNOW 

[Irish star]

9 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said:

I can see Trump's lawyers already getting ready to use that as a reason for an appeal.

IMO the judge must be a numpty to not realise the potential consequences of not sequestering the jury, on such a politically sensitive trial.

The First Comment from our House Trumpanzee lol , “ Thai  Trump Lover “

[Irish star]

7 hours ago, Skipalongcassidy said:

And you are not... HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Well we know where your ignorance lays 

[BusyB]

 

Maybe she wants to be his Veep choice now the puppy shooter's out of the way.

 

Not a crowd I'd want to break bread with.