Podcast Summary
Trump's Lawyers Denied Trial Delay Requests in Civil Rape Case: Judge shows no tolerance for Trump's frivolous motions in the civil rape case, denying multiple trial delay requests from his lawyers and criticizing his absence as not an excuse due to being a former president.
Former President Donald Trump's lawyers, Joe Tacapina and Alina Haba, have been denied multiple requests for trial delays in the E. Jean Carroll civil rape and defamation case. The latest request, asking for an instruction to be given to the jury if Trump decides not to attend, was met with criticism from Carroll's lawyer, Roberta Kaplan. Trump's lawyers argued that he's a busy person and staying away from the trial would be a favor to Manhattan. However, Kaplan responded that this was a serious case, and Trump cannot act as if he's above the law or the legal process. The judge has shown no tolerance for Trump's incoherent and frivolous motions, and Trump's absence would not be excused simply because he's a former president.
Trump's Lawyers Raise Concerns Over Security Burdens of His Court Appearance: Trump's lawyers argue that his attendance at trial would cause significant logistical and financial burdens due to required security measures, citing disruptions from previous court appearance.
Former President Donald Trump's lawyers argued that his appearance in court would cause significant logistical and financial burdens due to the security measures required for him as a former president. The lawyers highlighted the disruption caused during his previous court appearance in New York, which involved the shutdown of the FDR drive, courthouse freezing, and restricted access to the area for residents and court personnel. The lawyers suggested that these burdens would be repeated if Trump were to appear in the Southern District of New York for this trial. The judge had asked for briefs on the clients' intentions to attend the trial, and this revelation came to light as a result. Ultimately, it's clear that Trump's attendance would pose unique challenges for the court and the city, and his lawyers have raised these concerns with the judge.
Trump's Lawyer Requests Jury Instruction on Logistical Burdens of His Presence: Trump's lawyer requested a jury instruction on the logistical challenges of Trump's attendance at a rape trial, but the request was deemed frivolous as Trump has the right to decline attendance and his deposition can be played instead.
While Donald Trump's absence from a civil trial over rape allegations is allowed, his lawyer requested that the jury be instructed on the logistical burdens his presence would cause. However, the request was deemed frivolous by the plaintiff's lawyer, who pointed out that Trump has the right to decline attendance and that his deposition can be played instead. The notion that Trump would not appear as a favor to the city was also criticized as implausible, given the court's ability to handle high-profile cases with significant logistical demands. Ultimately, the plaintiff has the right to play Trump's deposition at trial, making his physical presence unnecessary.
Trump's absence from his own trial raises concerns for the jury: Trump's attendance at other events during his trial raises questions about his commitment, potentially damaging testimony from Trump could be played for the jury, and Kaplan's filing highlights the challenges for Trump's legal team.
Roberta Kaplan, the lawyer representing E. Jean Carroll in her sexual assault and defamation case against Donald Trump, made it clear in a recent court filing that Trump's absence from his own trial would not be viewed favorably by the jury. Kaplan pointed out that Trump has attended various events and functions during the trial, including the Ultimate Fighting Championship 287 event, the National Rifle Association's annual meeting, and a civil deposition in the New York attorney general case. Trump's lawyers' inability to keep him from attending these events raises questions about his commitment to attending his own trial. Additionally, Kaplan indicated that Trump's deposition in the case could be played for the jury, potentially revealing damaging testimony from Trump himself. Overall, Kaplan's filing underscores the significant challenges Trump's legal team is facing in this case.
Trump's use of 'hoax' during deposition: Despite labeling topics as hoaxes, Trump's allegations against E. Jean Carroll in a sexual assault case are unlikely to settle due to resources and her pursuit of justice.
That during his deposition, Donald Trump labeled various topics as hoaxes, including allegations against him by E. Jean Carroll, the 2020 election, climate change, and Russia's involvement in Ukraine. However, it was made clear that when Trump uses the term "hoax," it simply means he doesn't like or agree with the truth of the matter. The E. Jean Carroll case, which involves allegations of sexual assault, is not settling, and it's unlikely to do so due to the resources required and E. Jean Carroll's desire for justice. The case, led by Roberta Kaplan, is seen as a heroic stand against Trump. The dynamics of the case suggest that it will go to trial.
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