{"id":2036791,"date":"2023-09-19T02:51:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-19T06:51:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-attorneys-respond-to-ludicrous-doj-brief-asking-judge-to-stay-on\/"},"modified":"2023-09-19T02:54:15","modified_gmt":"2023-09-19T06:54:15","slug":"trump-attorneys-respond-to-ludicrous-doj-brief-asking-judge-to-stay-on","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-attorneys-respond-to-ludicrous-doj-brief-asking-judge-to-stay-on\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump&#8217;s lawyers dismiss DOJ&#8217;s request for judge to stay on as &#8216;ridiculous&#8217;."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftrump-attorneys-respond-to-ludicrous-doj-brief-asking-judge-to-stay-on%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2036791&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Attorneys\u200b for Trump Respond to DOJ&#8217;s Opposition \u2062in Case Against\u2063 Former\u200d President<\/h2>\n<p>In a dramatic turn of events,\u200d attorneys representing former President Donald\u200d Trump have met the Sunday deadline to file a response to the Department of Justice&#8217;s \u2062(DOJ) opposition. The opposition called for the recusal \u200bof Judge \u200bTanya Chutkan, who is presiding over\u200c the case against Trump.<\/p>\n<p>The case, prosecuted\u2062 by special counsel Jack Smith, accuses Trump of conspiracy and obstruction related to his actions \u200din challenging the 2020 election results. Judge\u200d Chutkan, known for her \u2063tough sentencing \u200din Jan. 6, 2021-related \u200dcases, is overseeing the proceedings \u200cin Washington, D.C.<\/p>\n<p>The defense team argues that Judge Chutkan has already displayed a presumption of Trump&#8217;s \u200dguilt through various statements made during previous\u200b sentencing. The DOJ, on\u2062 the other hand, claims that these statements were made in an official capacity and \u2062do \u200cnot constitute\u2062 bias.<\/p>\n<div class=\"shortcode\">\n<div class=\"border-comp-divider mb-4 mr-4 w-full max-w-[500px] border px-5 py-4 text-[16px] leading-[20px] text-[#262626] md:float-left\" id=\"in_article_related_stories\">\n<div class=\"mb-3 font-sans text-[16px] font-semibold uppercase leading-[19px] text-[#2F2F2F]\">Related\u2064 Stories<\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-2\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/trump-says-his-first-amendment-rights-under-attack-following-jack-smiths-gag-order-request-5492893\">Trump\u2062 Says His First \u200cAmendment Rights Under Attack Following Jack\u2062 Smith\u2019s Gag\u2063 Order Request<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">9\/17\/2023<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[120px]\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/trump-says-his-first-amendment-rights-under-attack-following-jack-smiths-gag-order-request-5492893\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-2\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/special-counsel-jack-smith-seeks-narrowly-tailored-gag-order-against-trump-5492501\">Special Counsel \u200cJack \u200bSmith \u2062Seeks &#8216;Narrowly Tailored&#8217; \u200dGag Order Against Trump<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">9\/15\/2023<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[120px]\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/special-counsel-jack-smith-seeks-narrowly-tailored-gag-order-against-trump-5492501\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The defense \u2064team finds the DOJ&#8217;s position &#8220;ludicrous and contrary to the \u2062law.&#8221; They highlight that the DOJ did not dispute the judge&#8217;s statements, which indirectly referred to Trump,\u200b and argue \u200cthat these statements demonstrate a clear prejudgment\u2064 of guilt.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>  &#8220;Judge Chutkan\u2019s statements \u2062point \u2064to the unmistakable conclusion that\u200c the\u2064 appearance of prejudgment \u200bwill infect every aspect of this \u2063case and cause the public \u2062to rightly question the very legitimacy of these historic proceedings,&#8221; the \u2064attorneys assert in their response.\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>  The controversial statements made by Judge Chutkan were primarily related to the\u2062 sentencing of Christine Priola, \u2062who participated in the Capitol breach. The judge&#8217;s remarks implied that the attack \u2064aimed\u2064 to overthrow the government \u2063and were driven by blind \u2064loyalty\u2062 to one person, referring to Trump.\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The \u2062defense argues that the judge&#8217;s statements indicate pre-judgment \u200cof Trump&#8217;s responsibility in\u2062 the case. However,\u2062 the prosecution offers a different interpretation, suggesting that the defendants and their legal counsel attempted to shift blame \u2064onto Trump for lighter \u200bsentencing.<\/p>\n<p>The defense team questions the relevance of \u2063the judge&#8217;s statements about Trump, \u2062claiming they were \u200cmade in\u2062 unrelated cases and gathered from \u2062sources outside the courtroom. They argue that these &#8220;self-serving and irrelevant statements&#8221; cannot be considered intrajudicial.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>  \u200c &#8220;In sum, the events of Jan. 6 have been the subject of pervasive news coverage, \u2063especially in Washington, D.C. \u200dNo reasonable person could conclude that the disqualifying statements\u200b were based on information connected to judicial proceedings, \u2063rather \u200bthan upon news reports or other &#8216;extrajudicial sources,'&#8221; the defense team asserts.\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>  The defense and prosecution present contrasting\u2063 interpretations \u2064of the\u200c bar required for recusal. \u200dThe defense emphasizes \u2062the importance of an impartial judge, while\u200b the\u200c prosecution \u2063argues that the statements do not demonstrate the necessary deep-seated antagonism for recusal.\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Judge Chutkan holds the sole authority to decide \u2064on her recusal in this case. The defense team\u2063 criticizes\u200c the prosecution for failing to uphold the\u2062 image of\u200b a neutral court.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The core value at \u2064issue here is whether the\u200c public\u200d will \u2062accept these proceedings as legitimate; or instead view them as a politically\u200c motivated effort by the incumbent\u2063 administration to\u2062 take out its most significant political opponent in a presidential campaign\u2014the opponent who, by the way, is \u2062not only free, but has a strong lead in the\u200b polls,&#8221; the defense team writes. &#8220;That is not\u200b an insignificant consideration,\u2063 it is the \u2064consideration. No system of justice can survive if its citizens lose \u200cfaith in it.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The public&#8217;s faith in the justice system\u200d is also the subject of the DOJ&#8217;s recent motion to impose a &#8220;narrow&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-lawyer-says-doj-request-for-protective-order-a-result-of-jack-smith-playing-the-victim\/\" title=\"Trump's lawyer claims DOJ's protective order request is a response to Jack Smith's victim mentality.\">gag \u200dorder<\/a> on President Trump.\u200b The\u200d motion aims to restrict Trump&#8217;s \u200cpublic statements, as they \u2063may influence jurors\u200b and damage the DOJ&#8217;s image. \u200bThe defense team \u200dhas yet to respond to this motion.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What concerns does the defense team raise about the jury pool in relation to \u2063the judge&#8217;s statements, and how do \u200cthey argue it violates Trump&#8217;s right to \u2062a fair trial?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Fense \u200cteam\u2064 for Trump also raises \u200dconcerns\u200c about the potential bias in the jury pool due to\u200b the judge&#8217;s statements. They argue that these statements create a perception that anyone who supports Trump or questions the legitimacy of the election will \u200dnot receive a fair \u2063trial. This, they claim,\u2063 violates Trump&#8217;s right to \u2063a fair and impartial\u200b jury.<\/p>\n<p>In response to the defense&#8217;s \u2063arguments, the \u2062DOJ maintains that Judge Chutkan&#8217;s statements were made in\u200c the context of her duties as a judge and do not indicate any \u200bpersonal bias against Trump. They argue that it is common for\u2062 judges to\u2063 make comments during sentencing, and \u200bTrump&#8217;s case should not be\u2062 an exception.<\/p>\n<p>The outcome of the motion \u2062for recusal will have significant implications for Trump&#8217;s case. If the judge recuses herself, it could potentially delay the \u200ctrial as \u200ca new judge would need to be assigned. However, \u2062if the motion is denied, the trial will proceed under Judge Chutkan&#8217;s supervision.<\/p>\n<p>This case against Trump is closely watched not only for its\u200d potential legal implications but also for its\u200b political\u2063 ramifications. It delves into allegations of conspiracy and\u200b obstruction by a former President, and \u200cits outcome\u2063 will undoubtedly shape public perception of Trump \u200dand his actions.<\/p>\n<p>While attorneys for Trump argue for the recusal of\u200d Judge Chutkan,\u2064 it remains \u2063to \u2063be seen how\u2063 the court will \u2064rule on \u200bthis contentious issue.\u200d The decision will speak to the principles of \u200dfairness, impartiality, \u200dand the right to\u200d a\u2063 fair trial, which \u200dare fundamental to \u200dthe American justice system.<\/p>\n<p>As the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/manhattan-da-moves-to-restrict-trumps-access-to-some-evidence\/\" title=\"Manhattan DA Moves To Restrict Trump\u2019s Access To Some Evidence\">legal battle continues<\/a>, it is crucial \u2062to remember \u2064the significance and impact of this case beyond the courtroom. It is a testament\u200b to the delicate balance between upholding the rule of law and addressing the actions \u2062of a former President. The \u2063court&#8217;s ultimate\u2063 decision could set an important precedent for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-attorneys-respond-to-ludicrous-doj-brief-asking-judge-to-stay-on\/\" title=\"Trump's lawyers dismiss DOJ's request for judge to stay on as 'ridiculous'.\">future \u200bcases involving high-profile political figures<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In \u2064the coming weeks, the court will review both the defense&#8217;s \u2063response and the \u2064DOJ&#8217;s opposition to determine the \u2062validity of the\u200b recusal motion. This case \u2062will \u2062undoubtedly remain \u200bin the spotlight as it\u2062 unfolds, captivating the attention of legal experts, political commentators, and the \u200cAmerican public \u2064alike.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Attorneys for ex-President Trump met the Sunday deadline, responding to the DOJ&#8217;s opposition for the judge&#8217;s recusal in their case. 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