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The Velveteen Ocelot

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9. No, he wasn't "supposed" to be jailed.

Reply to FiveGoodMen (Reply #8)

Thu Mar 14, 2019, 04:45 PM

Mar 2019

He was warned that he could be jailed, but that what happened to him was entirely at the discretion of the judge. She was not under an obligation to jail him, and clearly she didn't want to give him an opportunity or excuse to demand her recusal by claiming she was treating him unfairly, or to be able to present himself as a martyr. This is a judge who acts strategically, not emotionally or punitively.

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Wasn't Roger Stone supposed to be in court this morning 10:00AM EST? [View all] marble falls Mar 2019 OP

He was. The judge only set the trial date, which is November 5th manor321 Mar 2019 #1

Thanks. "not ready to rule" is French for "let it disappear." marble falls Mar 2019 #2

I think she is waiting for something bigger than the book thing mucifer Mar 2019 #3

Another worthless judge! FiveGoodMen Mar 2019 #4

Oh come on blogslut Mar 2019 #6

This judge, an Obama appointee, is one of the best, most respected federal judges The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2019 #7

He was supposed to be jailed over violation of a gag order FiveGoodMen Mar 2019 #8

No, he wasn't "supposed" to be jailed. The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2019 #9

Strategically FiveGoodMen Mar 2019 #10

The judge hasn't ruled on the issue at all, BTW. Today's hearing, The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2019 #11

"Break the law and eventually we may come after you" FiveGoodMen Mar 2019 #12

Let him twist. gibraltar72 Mar 2019 #5

Sending Stone to jail would generate DeminPennswoods Mar 2019 #13