Breaking: Trump's lawyers just filed for a mistrial
LET'S GOOoOoooo!!!
Trump's team have asked for a mistrial in NY fraud case
https://twitter.com/frankrunyeon/status/1724809333723283630?t=mdrgLHaMmFP5TEl2c5gGbg&s=19
NEW: Trump seeks a mistrial.
"...The evidence of apparent and actual bias is tangible and overwhelming," Trump argues.
He cites Justice Engoron linking to news articles, "improper co-judging" by his law clerk, political contributions by his clerk and that gag orders show bias.
how does this work? does the judge have to agree to a mistrial or is this above him/out of his hands?
I think it goes to the judge directly.
if thats the case then this is pointless
pointless?
Yes. Mistrial is filed due to bias of the judge. That same judge then gets to accept or reject the mistrial filing. Essentially needs to find himself “guilty”.