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Cannon must be removed from this case.. Period.

The judge told the defence they should of objected more and he can't do their job for them

I’m with you, Ms. Rubin.

The details of Stormy's entanglement with Dump had to be laid out. The jury needs to understand exactly what was being covered up, and hearing from Stormy directly was the only way to lay it bare, so to speak, the actions taken by Dump and his minions to keep these lurid details out of the public domain. It is slimy, sleazy, seedy and nausea-inducing information that is better left unsaid. Except in this case, where it has to be said.

So many men do not understand how often women "fawn" to avoid dangerous situations. She could have seen a large guy blocking a door and quickly calculated if I do what he wants, 1) she would not get hurt 2) she would avoid him slandering her, or telling other people something bad about her - guys have been known to ruin a womans reputation if they feel rejected 3) she would have a story to tell - for laughs or another reason. If she chose something other than what he wanted, there WOULD HAVE BEEN NEGATIVE CONSEQUENCES for her. So how much of a choice is that? It is a pressured one.

What is beneficial - all of it was of value because HE LIED. HE SAID IT NEVER HAPPENED. She gave details that leaves no doubt about the encounter!

Willie's at his best when he tries to keep a straight face, lol

Well you know what? The REST OF AMERICA has lost confidence in JUDGES! What do you think of that, Judges!

What did the prosecution get from her testimony? They got T cursing and showing his rage and lack of control. Like a New Yorker cartoon from the 80s that I still remember of a man pounding on a desk, facing the man sitting behind it, enraged… “Why am I shouting? Because I’m wrong!”

I expect my mom and sister to be put in a strong independent position to undo this garbage. Thank you team for making that happen. What an embarrassing era.

Cannon is even more corrupt than Thomas and that’s saying something!!

Her testimony IS relevant because part of his defense is that it never happened and therefore, no reason the payment would need to be hidden!!

Stormy Daniels story was essential in each and every one of its sordid details. It was her ability to relate those details that Trump feared and had to stop at all costs. Lisa is right-Stormy's recall of every detail was exactly the threat Trump feared if she spoke publicly. She would have retold those details over and over in 2016, which would have reinforced daily Trump's despicable Access Hollywood persona. Women voters would have reacted to Stormy's story differently than many men voters. Women jurors may as well.

All the major issues in this country can be atributed to unlimited contribution by bilionaires and mega corporations to the Sumpreme Court's ruling on Citizens United.

What can the people do? Can we petition the 11th circuit court of appeal?

Luke, look forward to reading your book. The world lost a good man when Tim passed away.

No trial date in 3 other criminal cases... Yicks

That is what they did with Fani Willis in Georgia. They wanted to humiliate her with all that unnecessary hearing, which thank God she won.

I think the prosecution needed just enough detail so the defense can't claim she chased him for money. He can't claim it didn't happen, or it was her entrapment in any way. She gave just enough detail to show that she WAS THERE and it happened. Stormy didn't lie about what happened...the PJs, the leather case, those small details are just enough to show what happened. She showed he didn't care about his wife. She gave enough to make it REAL and how it wasn't HER predatory behavior in this interaction. There were no objections. You can't call it mistrial if you never objected.

Knowing all we know about Donald Trump........no one thinks Cannon is on the take???