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wnylib

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19. I agree completely that the jurors should have been kept completely confidential

Reply to hlthe2b (Reply #13)

Thu Apr 18, 2024, 04:13 PM

Apr 18

as in the civil trial. But, unfortunately, that is not the case now in this trial.

Given what we know about how Trump operates, and about the kinds of attorneys who work for him, I am not confident that the names can remain anonymous.

I agree that media should not broadcast details about jurors, but they do and they will, with impunity.

Trump's current intimidation tactics are intended to make jurors fearful of the consequences of convicting him. I hope for their sakes that they are kept safe, and that they are able to vote according to evidence, free of, or in spite of fear.

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Would it work for the jurors in Trump's current fraud trial [View all] wnylib Apr 18 OP

Off the cuff in knee jerk response.... FarPoint Apr 18 #1

My reason for wondering if openness would help wnylib Apr 18 #4

That is a noble and brave stance.... FarPoint Apr 18 #6

I agree that keeping anonymity for the jurors wnylib Apr 18 #8

No anonymity is the sane way to go. Chainfire Apr 18 #2

Once the anonymity is broken, what should wnylib Apr 18 #9

in retrospect.... this should have been a bench trial. viva la Apr 18 #3

Defendant has a constitutional right to a jury trial in a criminal case-- he would have to wave that right. hlthe2b Apr 18 #5

I know. But this is an example of when that right... viva la Apr 18 #14

None of us here would argue otherwise... But, ready solutions appear lacking... hlthe2b Apr 18 #15

I have a solution.... viva la Apr 18 #16

You aren't alone in that feeling/conclusion... hlthe2b Apr 18 #17

NO. Public identification can lead to life-long harrassment or even discrimination. hlthe2b Apr 18 #7

Anonimity will not last. The court has ruled that wnylib Apr 18 #10

That was decided before voir dire began (that Trump attorneys/Trump would get names) hlthe2b Apr 18 #13

I agree completely that the jurors should have been kept completely confidential wnylib Apr 18 #19

Trump has reposted an intimidating post about the jurors. Punishment? GreenWave Apr 18 #11

Totally agree. wnylib Apr 18 #12

Cannot imagine being willing moonscape Apr 18 #18