Trump Trial Chaos: Judge Clears Courtroom Over Witness Behaviour

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Chaos enveloped Donald Trump’s criminal trial in Manhattan after a defence witness verbally tangled with Judge Juan Merchan, causing the courtroom to be cleared ― and earning a severe rebuke in return.

After 10 minutes of what HuffPost reporter Sara Boboltz described as “utter chaos,” she said jurors were brought back into the room and the trial resumed. Boboltz, who’s in the courtroom, said it’s unclear how much of the shouting the jury overheard. “I can appreciate that the press wants to be present for every part of these proceedings, therefore, this record is not sealed,” the judge said, noting for the trial record that court officers had “great difficulty” clearing the room. Several reporters had voiced objections, prompting shouting between courthouse security officers and members of the public gallery.“Sir, your conduct is contemptuous right now,” he said to Costello.

 

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