Judge threatens to remove Trump from court, Trump welcomes it
OAN’s Sophia Flores
1:18 PM –Wednesday, January 17, 2024
During Trump’s second day in a Manhattan Federal courtroom for his trial against sexual assault accuser E. Jean Carroll, the judge threatened to kick out the 45th president for muttering words under his breath regarding Carroll.
On Wednesday, while sitting in front of Judge Lewis Kaplan, Trump maintained that the trial was a “witch hunt” and a “con job.” Judge Kaplan immediately warned Trump that he would have him removed from the courtroom if he continued to disrupt his accuser’s testimony.
Trump was visibly frustrated with the judge’s remarks, as he shook his head and threw up his arms up in the air in frustration.
“I would love it. I would love it,” he said.
“I know you would like that, because you just can’t control yourself in this circumstance, apparently,” the judge said.
“You can’t either,” Trump shot back.
The trial also had a difficult beginning earlier in the morning.
Trump’s lawyer, Alina Habba, got into a heated exchange with Judge Kaplan. She reportedly kept asking the judge to delay the trial so that the former GOP president could attend an important funeral. Trump’s now-deceased mother-in-law, Amalija Knavs, recently passed away at the age of 78.
However, the request was denied.
“The application is denied. I will hear no further argument on it,” Kaplan said after Habba asked for the trial to be pushed back one day for the funeral.
Habba then tried to speak up again, but Kaplan cut her off.
“None. Do you understand that word?” Kaplan stated.
“I don’t like to be spoken to that way, your honor,” Habba shot back.
Soon after, Habba requested a trial delay for a third time, but was denied again.
“It’s denied. All right, sit down, Ms. Habba,” the judge said.
Additionally, another Trump lawyer, Michael Madaio, asked Judge Kaplan to recuse himself from overseeing the trial due to his “hostility” towards the 45th president after the lunch break.
The request was quickly shot down and the jurors were brought back to the courtroom for E. Jean Carroll’s testimony.
During her testimony, Carroll claimed that when Trump vocalized she “wasn’t his type,” it made it difficult for her to “get up in the morning.”
This trial is the first time that Trump and Carroll are facing each other in court. During her first trial in May, where a jury found Trump liable for battery and defamation but not liable for her rape claim, he had not attended.
The new trial will now determine how much Trump will pay in damages for the alleged charges.
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Title: Trump Faces Courtroom Drama on Second Day of Trial Against E. Jean Carroll
Introduction:
Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s trial against his sexual assault accuser, E. Jean Carroll, took an intense turn on its second day in a Manhattan Federal courtroom. The judge threatened to remove Trump from the courtroom due to his disruptive behavior towards Carroll. Trump’s defense lawyer also faced confrontation with the judge over delays in the trial, causing further tension. This article provides a summary of the events that unfolded during the trial.
The Judge’s Warning:
As Trump repeatedly called the trial a “witch hunt” and a “con job,” Judge Lewis Kaplan warned the former president that he would be removed from the courtroom if he continued to disrupt Carroll’s testimony. Trump’s visible frustration and gestures of disagreement only added fuel to the tension in the courtroom.
Confrontation Between Trump and the Judge:
During their exchange, the judge remarked, “I know you would like that, because you just can’t control yourself in this circumstance, apparently.” To which Trump retorted, ”You can’t either.” This back-and-forth escalated the animosity between the parties involved.
Delays and Denial:
Trump’s lawyer, Alina Habba, tried multiple times to delay the trial, citing the recent passing of Trump’s mother-in-law as a reason. However, Judge Kaplan denied these requests. The judge firmly stated, “The application is denied. I will hear no further argument on it.” Habba’s attempt to speak up again and subsequent request for a trial delay were met with stern responses from the judge.
Attempt to Recuse the Judge:
Another Trump lawyer, Michael Madaio, later attempted to have Judge Kaplan recuse himself from overseeing the trial due to perceived “hostility” towards the former president. However, the request was swiftly dismissed, and the trial resumed with jurors present for Carroll’s testimony.
Carroll’s Testimony:
During her testimony, Carroll expressed the impact Trump’s comment, “wasn’t his type,” had on her. She claimed it made it difficult for her to “get up in the morning.” A vivid portrayal of her emotional experience aimed at shedding light on the alleged assault.
Importance of the Trial:
This trial marks the first direct face-to-face encounter between Trump and Carroll in court. In a previous trial in May, where Trump was found liable for battery and defamation but not for her rape claim, he had not attended. The current trial determines the damages Trump will pay for the alleged charges.
Conclusion:
The courtroom drama unfolded during the second day of Trump’s trial against E. Jean Carroll. The tense exchanges between Trump, his defense lawyer, and Judge Kaplan highlighted the gravity of the situation. As the trial continues, the outcome will have significant implications for both parties involved.
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