John Eastman wants his trial in Fulton County, Georgia, and he wants it now. Or at least now-ish. Monday morning, Eastman’s lawyer asked Judge McAfee to split the remaining defendants into two groups to be tried “absent former President Trump.” Eastman claims, contrary to Fani Willis’ assessment of how long it will take her to present her case, that both trials would be complete in 2024. Willis has said that if a trial with all remaining defendants begins in August, it would still be ongoing in early 2025. She has also said that if there is more than one trial, she will have to put on all of the evidence to prove the RICO charge in each one—in other words, trials with a subset of the defendants won’t take any less time.
I've read all the motions and briefs in all of Trump's cases and it's remarkable how they are poorly written, consist of poorly researched issues, and contain citations to other cases that either do not apply or miss the actual results of the cited case. I guess when you don't pay your lawyers this is what you get. Eastman, an attorney, is also publicly complaining about his legal costs. I guess in his arrogance he never assumed that he'd have to hire lawyers to defend him (the same for Rudy), and that these lawyers are expensive.
It is sooooo great to hear lawyers complaining about their legal costs. I get warm all over, and it ain't 'cause christmas is close. Thanks Joyce for the wonderful insights.
Remember WH counsel Eric Herschmann telling Eastman he had better hire a "good effing criminal defense lawyer" forthwith? Turned out to be good "free" legal advice.
Eastman's latest ploy is what in the sports game is known as a "Hail Mary", a desperation throw with only a miracle catch to win the match. Not happening, as Joyce so conclusively has shown.
almost makes one think they're written that way on purpose. Maybe the lawyers want to keep their licenses. Or some are dictated by the brilliant T himself.
poor poor Eastman. If he thinks T will rescue him, he's delusional.
Remember in 1934, Hitler refreshed his lineup for the next season. SA out, Wehrmacht in. What would Trump want from these also-ran losers who failed the first time? Trump needs an SS. He screwed up his first putsch by not having a paramilitary. Let’s see how much progress the Proud Boys have made.
"While Trump could pardon him to end any threat of federal charges, it would be unprecedented for a president to interfere in a state criminal case." Is there anything 'unprecedented' that the former guy has not tried and even successfully done? Let's just do everything to prevent tfg from becoming # 47
CA bar association notice currently at the top of Eastman’s page:
John Charles Eastman #193726
License Status: Active
CONSUMER ALERT
This attorney has been charged with a felony. The felony matter is pending in the State of Georgia, Fulton County Superior Court (Case No. 23SC188947). For more information, contact the court in the jurisdiction where the case is pending. The State Bar posts consumer alerts online when lawyers are charged in a criminal court with a felony or felonies. Anyone who believes they have been the victim of attorney misconduct is urged to file a complaint with the State Bar.
Trump needs to come with a mandatory consumer alert, especially where he’s begging for money.
Of course he is a real sleaze bag. Don’t you know Tfg only has the biggest, greatest sleaze bag lawyers that money can buy or in more cases than one stiff.
This seems to me like a reasonable man question. What could a reasonable man off the street expect to happen in court? And why should Eastman be treated any differently than a person off of the street?
I can’t wait until the judge slaps Eastman down. Apparently he will do anything he can to delay Trump’s trial including filing meritless bound to be rejected motions. And then he is so pompous that he refers to himself as “Dr. Eastman.” True, he has a doctorate, but his chosen career is in law. Lawyers are not referred to as “Doctor”. The man is insufferable!
Thank heaven for that, ma'am. You iron out the wrinkles, shed light where the weasels are, and 'splain without being condescending. I usually smile at you when you show up on MSNBC, except on days when things seem so FUBAR, all feels hopeless. Hard pressed to think of one person in trump's posse who isn't butt-deep in crime of one sort or another and/or sedition uber alles. Stephen Colbert and I are recovering from emergency appendectomies, so forgive us both if we're a tad cranky. Harrumph.
I suspect he is planning massive demonstrations by his brainwashed cult zombies and against that background of "civil unrest", also planning multiple challenges to the vote count--in addition to whatever partisan nonsense is fomented from those of his followers who have inserted themselves into the election process. It ain't gonna be pretty even when we do turn out record numbers of Dem voters. ("it was rigged!" will be the trumpist call).
Dump is a clear and pressent danger to the United States and the sooner he keels over from a massive TIA the better off this country will be.
Now we know why many children are afraid of clowns. Children instinctively know when things just aren't right. (Like my dogs) Me, I've never really liked clowns, either. To be honest, though, I never cared for Ronald McDonald, either, but that's another story. Anyway, sorry for going on about clowns, but your circus comment just sparked this. And, I totally agree with your sentiment!
I always hated clowns as a child too. Learned about their origins in Commedia del ‘Arte later in life. They symbolise the chaos caused by adult individuals who remain infantilised.
The maggots are led by the insipid clown, which makes perfect sense. Hundreds of thousands of them lost their lives to Covid because they followed his lead regarding the vaccines 💉. To think that millions still support him is mind numbing. Eastman sucked his way into being close to him and now he’s getting to experience the results of his behavior, you couldn’t make this up, it’s so bizarre. 🤷♂️
Dolls too. They are the creepiest things. Not Barbie stuff (although that’s creepy in its own way), but baby dolls. I always felt they were trying to trick me into letting them in my room. But that’s another story.
I SO thought you were going to say, they came from dirt...and to dirt they will return! hah! In any event, you are correct, and they will continue to be dirty. No one cozies up to TFG and stays clean. No One. (and so the trials will continue)
I follow your drift. It started me wondering though how did dirt get such a bad name? I love dirt, the ground that everything comes out of. And while I’m on the subject most swear words come from sex and sexual body parts. Why do we use those words in hate? They are the beginning of new life. It leads me to at least consider: do people hate the Earth and do they hate themselves? Is that why we are self-destructing? There’s no other living thing that Earth could survive without, and even thrive without except the human being.
I think it would be GRAND if Judge McAfee split the defendants, leaving Trump by himself and the other toads by themselves, and follow that order with an order that Trump will be tried first. John "Fifth!" Eastman should be careful of what he wishes.
Just what I was thinking about. Do TFG before the election. Show the world that he is the Big Liar. Then before the second trial of the rest give them a chance to plea guilty since then they would know the evidence that is against them. That would reduce the size of the second trial.
I've read all the motions and briefs in all of Trump's cases and it's remarkable how they are poorly written, consist of poorly researched issues, and contain citations to other cases that either do not apply or miss the actual results of the cited case. I guess when you don't pay your lawyers this is what you get. Eastman, an attorney, is also publicly complaining about his legal costs. I guess in his arrogance he never assumed that he'd have to hire lawyers to defend him (the same for Rudy), and that these lawyers are expensive.
It is sooooo great to hear lawyers complaining about their legal costs. I get warm all over, and it ain't 'cause christmas is close. Thanks Joyce for the wonderful insights.
Remember WH counsel Eric Herschmann telling Eastman he had better hire a "good effing criminal defense lawyer" forthwith? Turned out to be good "free" legal advice.
indeed, that video clip is priceless... clairvoyance... no ouija board needed 😆😆
Eastman's latest ploy is what in the sports game is known as a "Hail Mary", a desperation throw with only a miracle catch to win the match. Not happening, as Joyce so conclusively has shown.
It is always instructive when the shoe is on the other foot. All of them clearly need to experience the other side to have an inkling what it is like.
It’s rather like the doctor having to be a patient. Sweet justice.
almost makes one think they're written that way on purpose. Maybe the lawyers want to keep their licenses. Or some are dictated by the brilliant T himself.
poor poor Eastman. If he thinks T will rescue him, he's delusional.
Remember in 1934, Hitler refreshed his lineup for the next season. SA out, Wehrmacht in. What would Trump want from these also-ran losers who failed the first time? Trump needs an SS. He screwed up his first putsch by not having a paramilitary. Let’s see how much progress the Proud Boys have made.
Yikes!
TFG and ALL his minions are delusional.
I think it’s funny. Reality does sometimes, bite; and bites hard. 🤣
"While Trump could pardon him to end any threat of federal charges, it would be unprecedented for a president to interfere in a state criminal case." Is there anything 'unprecedented' that the former guy has not tried and even successfully done? Let's just do everything to prevent tfg from becoming # 47
Don’t interfere-it’s messy. Liquidate the state court.
God, can't we just deal with all of them like the rabid skunks they are?
That's insulting to rabid skunks.
I laughed out loud.
TC, please don't denigrate my animal bros and sisters. They seem to have a better handle on living together than we do. Charlie says it!
Bring back the chickens!! Reality check needed! These people are living in a different universe.
I think that very thought every single day, Tom.
Tom, In Michigan we euphemistically refer to that as SS&S. Email me for further explanation (if needed)
Bravo!!! I’ve been wondering when someone would break the seal. Yessir!
This soon to be disbarred California lawyer who was fired as the Dean of a second rate law school in California will lose this motion and will lose in trial if he does not plea first and cut a deal. A real sleaze bag to say the least.https://www.salon.com/2023/06/24/coup-memo-lawyer-may-face-disbarment--but-thats-the-least-of-john-eastmans-problems/.
CA bar association notice currently at the top of Eastman’s page:
John Charles Eastman #193726
License Status: Active
CONSUMER ALERT
This attorney has been charged with a felony. The felony matter is pending in the State of Georgia, Fulton County Superior Court (Case No. 23SC188947). For more information, contact the court in the jurisdiction where the case is pending. The State Bar posts consumer alerts online when lawyers are charged in a criminal court with a felony or felonies. Anyone who believes they have been the victim of attorney misconduct is urged to file a complaint with the State Bar.
Trump needs to come with a mandatory consumer alert, especially where he’s begging for money.
Thank you. I feel better.
I saw a similar notice when I went googling around on a very entertaining man I was considering dating.
Ran.
Seriously. Also from NC
Of course he is a real sleaze bag. Don’t you know Tfg only has the biggest, greatest sleaze bag lawyers that money can buy or in more cases than one stiff.
That’s insulting to sleaze bags, doncha think?
There are just so many, Christine. They keep lining up. Whole hole in the earth do they come from?
Once again, Joyce, you call out the idiots who waste taxpayer dollars. Thank you for keeping all of us so well informed!
This seems to me like a reasonable man question. What could a reasonable man off the street expect to happen in court? And why should Eastman be treated any differently than a person off of the street?
I can’t wait until the judge slaps Eastman down. Apparently he will do anything he can to delay Trump’s trial including filing meritless bound to be rejected motions. And then he is so pompous that he refers to himself as “Dr. Eastman.” True, he has a doctorate, but his chosen career is in law. Lawyers are not referred to as “Doctor”. The man is insufferable!
"We’re in this together, Joyce"
Thank heaven for that, ma'am. You iron out the wrinkles, shed light where the weasels are, and 'splain without being condescending. I usually smile at you when you show up on MSNBC, except on days when things seem so FUBAR, all feels hopeless. Hard pressed to think of one person in trump's posse who isn't butt-deep in crime of one sort or another and/or sedition uber alles. Stephen Colbert and I are recovering from emergency appendectomies, so forgive us both if we're a tad cranky. Harrumph.
Thanks Joyce, Eastman is a clown but a dangerous clown.
Eastman is also (still) an attorney, a disgrace for this profession. Shame on him, shame on him eternally.
Is this a test drive for delay tactics in other venues?
I think so, Everything with Trump is delay.
Sticking your big toe in the water to see if it hot or cold.
To Trump it seems like life or death to delay the trial(s) until after the election. Does that mean he thinks he’s going to win?
I don’t think he will win. Does he have something up his sleeve that will circumvent the normal election process? If so I want the to be ready for it
... I want it thwarted quickly and entirely.
I suspect he is planning massive demonstrations by his brainwashed cult zombies and against that background of "civil unrest", also planning multiple challenges to the vote count--in addition to whatever partisan nonsense is fomented from those of his followers who have inserted themselves into the election process. It ain't gonna be pretty even when we do turn out record numbers of Dem voters. ("it was rigged!" will be the trumpist call).
Dump is a clear and pressent danger to the United States and the sooner he keels over from a massive TIA the better off this country will be.
And then there’s:
I Am Woman, Hear Me Roar in Numbers too Big to Ignore.
Gathering his coalition as we speak.
Yes , cheating and repugnants loyal to him will gerrymander or throw out ballots like they have done in some of the red states like Texas !
Putin.
No question.
The roller coaster just never stops!
Every day in the Trump trials is another day at the circus.
Now we know why many children are afraid of clowns. Children instinctively know when things just aren't right. (Like my dogs) Me, I've never really liked clowns, either. To be honest, though, I never cared for Ronald McDonald, either, but that's another story. Anyway, sorry for going on about clowns, but your circus comment just sparked this. And, I totally agree with your sentiment!
I always hated clowns as a child too. Learned about their origins in Commedia del ‘Arte later in life. They symbolise the chaos caused by adult individuals who remain infantilised.
MAGA is a clown collective.
The maggots are led by the insipid clown, which makes perfect sense. Hundreds of thousands of them lost their lives to Covid because they followed his lead regarding the vaccines 💉. To think that millions still support him is mind numbing. Eastman sucked his way into being close to him and now he’s getting to experience the results of his behavior, you couldn’t make this up, it’s so bizarre. 🤷♂️
Dolls too. They are the creepiest things. Not Barbie stuff (although that’s creepy in its own way), but baby dolls. I always felt they were trying to trick me into letting them in my room. But that’s another story.
😺 Agree. Female replicas formed by too much plastic felt invasive and diseased. Maybe why I have such an aversion now to obvious Botox.
Mama please make it stop!!!!
As alway, thanks for the perfect summary of fact.
These clowns were nobody’s until trump resurrected them from the dirt. So they came from dirt and will always be dirty.
I SO thought you were going to say, they came from dirt...and to dirt they will return! hah! In any event, you are correct, and they will continue to be dirty. No one cozies up to TFG and stays clean. No One. (and so the trials will continue)
I follow your drift. It started me wondering though how did dirt get such a bad name? I love dirt, the ground that everything comes out of. And while I’m on the subject most swear words come from sex and sexual body parts. Why do we use those words in hate? They are the beginning of new life. It leads me to at least consider: do people hate the Earth and do they hate themselves? Is that why we are self-destructing? There’s no other living thing that Earth could survive without, and even thrive without except the human being.
Too deep Susan but I catch your drift anyway.
I thought of "golems" when reading that. They're supposed to be rather soulless creatures, and made from the mud, aren't they? 😄
Ha...true! Good one Karen.
I think it would be GRAND if Judge McAfee split the defendants, leaving Trump by himself and the other toads by themselves, and follow that order with an order that Trump will be tried first. John "Fifth!" Eastman should be careful of what he wishes.
Just what I was thinking about. Do TFG before the election. Show the world that he is the Big Liar. Then before the second trial of the rest give them a chance to plea guilty since then they would know the evidence that is against them. That would reduce the size of the second trial.