He’s been ordered to pick two days, on or before Friday, August 11, in a FELONY matter, in federal court.
He thinks it wise to flaut that order. He “wants” both his lawyers to be there.
That is not among his choices. That is WHY he has two, not one. Either may cover for the other. That will be the able USDC Judge’s response. This will go forward. Likely Thursday, now.
The thumbing of his very large nose at a very capable DC Judge — a woman of color, in a felony matter… is immensely unwise. Buckle up for some… fireworks.
Old Tangerine could get a few days in the can, for contempt — yet, pre-trial — if he keeps this up:
…By Minute Order on August 7, 2023, the Court directed the parties to meet and confer and inform the Court, by joint notice, “of two dates and times on or before August 11, 2023 when both parties are available for a hearing.” The parties have conferred and hereby provide notice. The Government is available at any time on August 9, 10, or 11.
The defense [Trump] represents the following:
President Trump will not appear. However, he would like to have both his counsel John Lauro and Todd Blanche at the hearing. Todd Blanche is not available on Thursday, since he must appear for a court proceeding in the prosecution brought against the same defendant, President Trump, by the Special Counsel in SD Florida. Mr. Lauro is available on Thursday, with a preference for an afternoon setting. However, since we lost Friday as an option, we would respectfully request a setting on Monday (after 12:00 p.m.) or Tuesday (all day) to allow for both Mr. Blanche and Mr. Lauro to be present….
That’s. Not. How. This. Works.
His statement (at right) looked like a threat, aimed at witnesses to his indicted felonies.
This is… going to bite him.
He’s “not in Kansas, any more….”
Updated, after 6 pm Eastern — The able USDC Judge just chose Friday at 10 AM. That means it will be only one lawyer for Tangerine. “…MINUTE ORDER as to DONALD J. TRUMP: The court hereby schedules a hearing on the parties’ respective protective order proposals in this matter on August 11, 2023 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 9. The requirement of Defendant’s appearance is waived for this hearing. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 08/08/2023. (lcc)….” He better get his sh!t together. End, update.
Out.
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