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Towlie

(5,328 posts) Mon Apr 15, 2024, 05:01 PM Apr 15

Is anyone else here worried that one or more jurors will fear for their lives if the jury convicts? [View all]

This trial will have an anonymous jury, but what would you guess the probability is that all 12 jurors will either believe that they'll remain truly anonymous, or be willing to risk Trump's retribution if the jury convicts him? In all honesty, I know I'd be very worried.

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Is anyone else here worried that one or more jurors will fear for their lives if the jury convicts? [View all] Towlie Apr 15 OP

Definitely... hlthe2b Apr 15 #1

Probably. In court today, TFS looked back at the jurors and smirked when he was introduced as defendant. Chakaconcarne Apr 15 #2

What'd be the criteria for a hung jury in this case? I'd consider that a more likely scenario. Lancero Apr 15 #3

Yup, exactly what I've been thinking as well. a kennedy Apr 15 #6

No, I don't worry about things that are based TexasDem69 Apr 15 #4

There is no question in my mind that jurors will be louis-t Apr 15 #5