Judge Merchan says he doesn't think a mistrial is warranted.

[kpete]

Trump attorney Todd Blanche moves for a mistrial based on Stormy Daniels' testimony. Judge Merchan says he doesn't think a mistrial is warranted.

Merchan says "the witness was somewhat difficult to control," but that Team Trump's objections were largely sustained and he was surprised there weren't more: "The defense has to take some responsibility."
@MSNBC

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Judge Denies Trump’s Request for Mistrial

New York Times: “The judge has declined to declare a mistrial. While he acknowledged that some of the evidence that came in was more than he would have liked — ‘better left unsaid,’ is how he put it several times — he takes as much issue with the defense as with the prosecution.”

“This must come as a major relief for prosecutors. And I can imagine that they might wish the jury was in the room right now. Justice Merchan reminds the defense that ‘the remedy is on cross-examination,’ meaning that the defense will be able to make its own case as it questions Stormy Daniels.”

https://politicalwire.com/2024/05/07/judge-denies-trumps-request-for-mistrial/

[senseandsensibility]

1. Yes!

[elleng]

2. '"the witness was somewhat difficult to control,"'

in what ways?

[republianmushroom]

5. She answered the questions truthfully about donnie.

[Incanus]

3. They probably didn't object more often so they could move for a mistrial.

I'd glad it didn't work although it certainly lays the groundwork for an appeal.

[Johonny]

4. That was what I was thinking

[Incanus]

6. I'm certain the judge knows his lawyers will try every dirty trick.

We couldn't have asked for a better judge, he's always ten steps ahead of Trump.