‘This Argument is Over!’ Trump Lawyer Alina Habba Gets Scolded By Judge Within Minutes of New Trial
In the midst of the ongoing legal saga surrounding Donald Trump, his lawyer Alina Habba engaged in a heated exchange with Judge Lewis Kaplan during the latest proceedings related to the E. Jean Carroll case. The former president finds himself back in a New York courtroom, facing jury selection and the commencement of a civil trial centered on Carroll’s defamation lawsuit against him. (mediaite.com) This trial holds the weight of determining the amount Trump will be obligated to pay Carroll in damages, following a prior ruling that held him liable for sexually abusing the columnist, leading to a $5 million order for payment.
CNN reports unveiled the tension between Kaplan and Habba when the judge rejected her plea to postpone the trial to allow Trump to attend his mother-in-law’s funeral. (mediaite.com) As Habba insisted on a temporary adjournment, a clash erupted between her and Kaplan, with the judge firmly stating that the trial’s procedure had been established, and he wouldn’t entertain further arguments on the matter.
Despite Habba’s request for a one-day adjournment on Thursday to enable Trump’s presence throughout the trial, Kaplan remained resolute in his decision. (cnn.com) The courtroom drama unfolds against the backdrop of Trump’s complex legal battles, setting the stage for opening statements once the jury selection concludes.
