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He stands accused, not convicted, which may not matter to you but it should
Me defending the lawyer’s ability to make comments on the racial politics of the situation really has nothing to do with Diddy in any way, other than that Diddy is a black man and high profile enough for the lawyer to have been talking about the case on a podcast
“Playing the devil’s advocate” doesnt mean whatever you think it means based on how you just used it
To me, this whole thing has nothing to do with Diddy so much as it is about a judge who is uncomfortable with the fact that there are valid criticisms to be had surrounding race and the courts.
Playing the devils advocate would be saying something like “Can Diddy get a fair trial if the prosecution is 6 white women?”. I think he can, but I also think those prosecutors and especially the judge should be cognizant of how the racial politics could impact the trial. To ensure that he gets a fair trial and is rightfully convicted if guilty (as we all anticipate he is)
Correct. By over 100 people, many of whom were minors when they were allegedly sexually abused.
I agree with your argument in the abstract, but given the nature of the case I don’t think I’d be choosing to carry water here.
Or, have you considered it could be that the judge is familiar with the circumstances of the case, and in this instance finds the defense’s argument unsubstantiated, gross, and totally inappropriate?
There may very well be an issue of racism. That’s for comb’s actual defense team to bring to the judges attention.
Further, there absolutely is a better way to express that concern. It was an absolutely sexist comment and highly inappropriate. as a lawyer Geragos should know better.
Especially as he is loosely connected to the defense team and could potentially taint the jury pool.
Here's the thing tho, that lawyer isn't even part of the defense team. He's simply a spectator in the courtroom who happens to be a lawyer and that's what the judge is holding him accountable for, ie: he should know the rules and keep his mouth shut.