2024-02-26 10:40:15
Trump’s lawyers didn’t ask (file a motion) for a jury trial. The judge himself confirmed this. So it’s misleading to call this “unfair” [Link][Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(7-0-8) Author
2024-02-26 11:43:09
The source CN linked directly contradicts CN comment. President Trump was not given an option of jury trial. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(6-0-1) Author
2024-02-26 14:19:31
The prosecution was seeking disgorgement (return of ill-gotten gains). A jury cannot make those kinds of calculations, so typically this kind of trial doesn't have a jury. The defense also didn't oppose a bench trial. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(10-0-3) Author