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Irish_Dem

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6. Yes I think trial speed and safety are at the top of the list for the judge.

Reply to crud (Original post)

Thu May 2, 2024, 12:20 PM

May 2024

The major reason he would think about jailing Trump is to ensure the safety of the jury
and witnesses. To get Trump to shut up.

Other than that, I don't think he wants to jail Trump.
But he will if he has to for safety reasons.

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Possible reason Judge doesn't want to put him in jail for gag violations... [View all] crud May 2024 OP

I doubt the jails want him ripcord May 2024 #1

Can't go through life afraid of the consequences of enforcing the law. bucolic_frolic May 2024 #2

Trump wants desperately to go to jail. It would be his biggest moneymaker of all time. Vinca May 2024 #3

Well atreides1 May 2024 #4

The threats of violence are real crud May 2024 #9

Also the judge wants to a) get the trial over with and b) have the result hold up RockRaven May 2024 #5

Yes I think trial speed and safety are at the top of the list for the judge. Irish_Dem May 2024 #6

Thus far the prosecution hasn't asked for trump to be jailed onenote May 2024 #7

That could be the reason crud May 2024 #10

Two thoughts leftieNanner May 2024 #8

Bringing him into court in a jumpsuit and handcuffs would result in a conviction being overturned on appeal onenote May 2024 #11

Well leftieNanner May 2024 #13

It WANTS to be put in jail. maxsolomon May 2024 #12