GottaLaff ,
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"Judge Kaplan on Wednesday denied Trump's motion for a mistrial following 's conviction for defaming .

Trump's attorney Alina Habba moved for a mistrial after Carroll testified she had deleted some messages she received that contained threats to kill her" https://abcnews.go.com/US/live-updates/trump-defamation-trial/judge-denies-trumps-motion-for-mistrial-107040181?id=106403966

CarlG ,
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@GottaLaff It seems like this more appropriately should have been a pretrial motion in limine to preclude Carroll testifying about emails she deleted.

But Habba is not the most experienced counsel, so instead tried to get relief after-the-fact when it was too late.

Hard to believe a self-proclaimed billionaire can't retain competent counsel. But that's what happens when you engage in self-destructive behavior during trial which no respectable lawyer would tolerate, & stiff your lawyers.

GottaLaff OP ,
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@CarlG OR, Trump made a demand and she obliged.

CarlG ,
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@GottaLaff Another sign of a bad lawyer - letting clients dictate trial strategy, which invariably results in embarrassment, denied motions, sanctions (as in FL lawsuit vs Hillary Clinton), and destroying any professional credibility you have with judges and fellow attorneys.

But at least Alina can put on a slinky dress for photo ops at Mar a Lago and hobnob with the rest of the MAGA elite.

GottaLaff OP ,
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@CarlG Oh lucky her.

n1xnx ,
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@GottaLaff
In other far-out predictions, rain is wet!
It's good to hear this one, but it certainly comes as no surprise.
I feel very confident that the appeals court will agree with Judge Kaplan.

GottaLaff OP ,
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@n1xnx Oh, of course. She's a total idiot and desperate. But it's always good to see the Trumpies put in their place.

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andybrwn ,
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@GottaLaff That motion never made sense to me I the civil context.

GottaLaff OP ,
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@andybrwn Because it made no sense, period.

andybrwn ,
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@GottaLaff No sense is their go to play

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