Probably won’t cover as extensively unless things get interesting, but #Trump’s #criminal #ElectionInterference / #HushMoney trial is back on today w/ continued #jury selection. A #juror was quickly dismissed at the start. She was among the 7 already s...
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One prospective juror, asked if he has strong opinions on #Trump, says he doesn't & thanks Trump for fixing the ice skating rink in Central Park that Trump's co operated.
Another says she "follows politics a lot," but adds "when it gets personal & petty, I'm allergic to that"
Another says Trump's behavior as a public figure has been "self-serving.”
When Necheles says it sounds like she doesn't like him, the juror replies, "Yes."Trump is reportedly watching the potential jurors closely today.
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The latter prospective juror's voice reportedly shook as she basically insulted Trump. She says of his personality: “It's not my cup of tea”
[I’d probably be less diplomatic]
#Trump is staring at her from the defense table.
#criminal #law #JurySelection #intimidation #harassment #JuryTampering #TrumpTrial
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Another prospective juror interviewed by Necheles, says she is very "centrist." She says she appreciates #democracy & a diversity of #political opinion. But, says, "I really don't think this case is about my #personal politics, this case is ultimately about the #evidence & the #facts presented." She concludes by saying that her family background "comes from #totalitarian regimes," & that bc of that, she believes in "innocent until proven guilty."
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#Trump's lawyer, Susan Necheles, confronted many prospective #jurors about their #socialmedia activity, clearly the lawyers know things about them, a lot of which was not stuff they were asked in open court. They clearly have people doing deep dives on these people. It’d be pretty hard to not have concerns that their identities will be *leaked*
#criminal #law #JurySelection #intimidation #harassment #JuryTampering #TrumpTrial
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The prospective #jurors left for the lawyers discussion, some may be brought back in for individual interviews. The defense & the prosecution may both seek to strike jurors "for cause." If they can't do so, they will use their limited number of peremptory challenges, which allow them to excuse jurors w/o a reason.
Those who survive challenges will be seated on the jury unless this process has given them the concerns articulated above.
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More about the question of whether #Trump violated his #GagOrder by posting a quote from #FoxNews' #JesseWatters, Trump didn’t “repost” Watters, he wrote out his own post referencing Watters’s false characterization of prospective jurors.
#disinformation #propaganda #FauxNews
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So… I found a baby squirrel crying & stuck at the bottom of my indoor basement stairs. It’s the “country” so there are ways it could have found its way in on its own. I looked EVERYWHERE for its momma/tree/nest — even all over the basement jic, to no avail.
I captured it w/an upside down thin plastic bucket, & gently slid a piece of cardboard under.
At first, I tried to take it outside but after I tried to release it, I knew there was no way it was going to survive. It's waaay too young.
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I did some research & now I have it wrapped in clean rags in a makeshift “cage” set upon a heating pad (no seed or water per research)
If it survives the night, I found a rescue that hopefully will take it.
Adorably, my dog Linus is totally unfazed, other than a look of “here goes momma again rescuing yet another critter”
this is far from my 1st rescue.
Just in the last yr: a snake tangled in chicken wire, a nest of baby bunnies, & a bat.
I also used to volunteer at an animal hospital.2/
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So that was definitely more important than monitoring #TrumpTrial #JurySelection.
For sure.#BabySquirrel bests #Trump any day.
#JustSayin
#Adorable #squirrel video (look how little compared to pen cap!) attached: -
I’m going to TRY not to post too many rescued #BabySquirrel videos, but the little one has improved so much since getting snug & warm & it’s ridiculously cute.
I’m (knock wood) feeling good about its prospects.Baby #squirrel happily comfortably snuggling, bravely decided to sleep up high on cloths. (Don’t worry I checked that the heating pad wasn’t too warm)
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#TLcleanse / rescued #BabySquirrel update
I needed another check in after the latest news.
#Squirrel still doing well, still adorable.
It’s about 2” nose to rear (not counting tail)
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#BabySquirrel update
Managed several successful rehydration feedings. Video w/audible #Squirrel slurping noises.Added sock filled w/uncooked rice warmed in microwave to bed. Baby loves, clings to it like it’s momma.
I’ve handled it, needed for rehydrating, washed hands immediately before & after.
It likes being petted 🥰!
Still hoping to find its momma, no joy w/rescue orgs yet.best link found for info → https://www.squirrelsandmore.com/pages/basic-steps-to-taking-care-of-a-baby-squirrel
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#TLcleanse #BabySquirrel update:
Everything is going well. #Squirrel is hydrated & sucked down diluted puppy formula.
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#BabySquirrel latest:
She’s been w/me 28hrs now.
Momma still MIA. Played audio of a crying baby #squirrel to draw her (baby no longer in distress, ∴ not crying). Nada.
I periodically check hydration w/a skin “pinch test” & rehydration feedings have worked.
Obviously I’m handling to rehydrate & feed, but GENTLY — tiny & delicate easy to injure.
Made 3 “Momma Socks” for swapping if cool/soiled (sock + uncooked rice + warm in microwave).
“Cage” is Tupperware lined w/cloths + screen.
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