Fireworks Ensue During Closing Arguments of Trump’s Trial

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During summations at Donald Trump’s criminal trial, his lawyer, Todd Blanche, suggested that Trump could face prison if convicted, a move prosecutors deemed as evoking sympathy for the defendant. The judge found this remark “outrageous”. The closing argument from the prosecutors is yet to be delivered, after which jury deliberations will start.

Trump Trial – Wednesday Dispatch

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Tensions escalated during closing arguments at Donald Trump’s criminal trial. Todd Blanche, Trump’s attorney, suggested a possible prison term for his client if found guilty, a move prosecutors condemned as an attempt to gain sympathy for Trump. The judge concurred, labeling the remark as “inappropriate” and “outrageous”. The trial will resume with the prosecutor’s closing statement, followed by jury deliberations.

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