#Trump’s atty pleaded not guilty on the schmuck’s behalf.
Via Katie Phang: Gov.t: We were thinking a comprehensive brief where we would set forth the facts. That part of the brief wd incl things that are in & outside the indictment. We blv the brief wd have a substant # of exhibits. That cd incl grand jury transcripts, docs, etc. That wd allow court to consider all relevant facts needed to make immunity decisions. We would lay out why the conduct in brief is private & not subject to immunity.
2/ Chutkan: So at this point, you wouldn’t anticip proffering any actual evidence. It would be written submissions & if I feel like I need further evid we would discuss that?
Govt.:Correct. At conclusion of briefing we can have that discussion or court can order hearing or witness testim. We have begun writing opening brief, but anticip it wd take about 2-3 wks to complete.
We want to leave the date to court’s discretion, but a deadline for the government’s brief in late Sept would be good
3/ I’m posting these out of order.
Klasfeld:
Lauro calls the prosecution's proposal "enormously prejudicial" to Trump.
After Lauro claims that SCOTUS found Trump's conversations with Pence were official, Chutkan cuts him off: "No, I would have to disagree with you. They have sent it back to me to figure that out."
4/ Pagliery with color as always:
It's too bad I can't take any pictures
to analyze.
Trump defense lawyer Todd Blanche always wears incredibly tight suits, and fellow attorney John F. Lauro has his jacket cut so tight the sides are straining.
Laffy
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