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Originally Posted by Thomkal
Yeah he's all tough talk about testifying right until they get to the part in the trial where he has to, and he chickens out every time. So he has to make up excuses for why he's not testifying. Any good DA would tear him apart if he ever did testify. I hope this judge makes it crystal clear to him and the jury that the choice to testify has always been Trump's not his.
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I think that is good practice for any criminal defendant. I know some judges who, out of the presence of the jury, explain to the defendant, personally, their right to testify or not testify and make sure the defendant tells them directly (i.e. not through their lawyer) whether they will or won't.
It's a good system.