The recent jury verdict in the case related to Donald Trump’s former lawyer has sparked controversy. As expected‚ Trump’s lawyer has reacted to the decision and raised concerns about the fairness of the trial. In this post‚ we’ll delve deeper into the lawyer’s reaction and explore the implications of the verdict. Stay tuned to learn more.
Trump’s Lawyer REACTS to Jury Verdict‚ Questions FAIRNESS of the Case
Introduction
Donald Trump‚ the former President of the United States‚ has been a controversial figure since he took office in 2016. Trump has battled several legal cases during his presidency and after his term ended. One of the latest legal battles was his sexual assault case‚ where he was found not liable for rape after a jury made a verdict in favor of him. However‚ his lawyer and supporters of the former President are questioning the fairness of the case‚ as they believe it was biased and unfair.
The Jury Verdict and Appeal
The jury’s verdict in the sexual assault case was that Trump was not liable for raping a woman in a department store’s dressing room in the 1990s. Trump called the verdict a “total win” and thanked the jury‚ his lawyers and supporters‚ and the court. However‚ he added that “this case should have never been brought‚” as he was confident that no sexual misconduct ever took place.
Trump’s lawyer‚ Marc Kasowitz‚ spoke on behalf of the former president‚ stating that there were other findings in the case that would be appealed. He also questioned the fairness of the process‚ saying that Trump could not receive a fair trial in New York City due to biasedness.
Access Hollywood Tape and Appellate Issues
Kasowitz mentioned that the trial’s two major issues‚ the Access Hollywood tape‚ and appellate issues‚ should never have been included in the case. The Access Hollywood tape was a recording of a conversation between Trump and Billy Bush‚ where Trump bragged about groping women.
Kasowitz argued that the tape was irrelevant to the current case as it happened ten years after the alleged incident. The Appellate issues include mistakes made at trial‚ including evidence exclusion and juror selection. Kasowitz believes these issues made the decision-making process biased and unfair.
Reid Hoffman‚ Democratic Financier‚ Funded the Case
Reid Hoffman‚ a Democratic financier‚ funded the lawsuit against Trump. Kasowitz argued that Hoffman’s funding was a clear motive to bring Trump down politically. Kasowitz further claimed that the party who filed the case has a history of making false allegations against famous people.
Verdict Inconsistency and Appeal Outcome
Kasowitz argued that the verdict was inconsistent and presented issues for appeal. He further claimed that jurors who awarded his client monetary damages‚ but also found him not liable for sexual assault‚ had cognitive dissonance. This dissonance happened because the verdict needed to be based on the same facts presented.
While Kasowitz believes the appeal outcome favors Trump‚ it’s unknown what the future holds for the former President. The appellate court will proceed with the case‚ and the final judgment will be reserved.
Parties in the Case Had a Good Experience
Kasowitz confirmed that the former president and those who represented him had a good experience throughout the trial. He also commended the jury’s attentiveness throughout the trial.
FAQ
- Will there be further appeals in the Trump litigation?
Yes. While the verdict was in favor of Trump‚ there are other findings in the trial that will be appealed.
- Why did Trump’s lawyer argue that the case was biased against him?
Kasowitz argued that the trial’s appellate issues and Reid Hoffman funding the case were a clear bias against Trump.
- What was the Access Hollywood tape‚ and what relevance did it have to the case?
The Access Hollywood tape was a recording of a conversation between Trump and Billy Bush‚ where Trump bragged about groping women. Trump’s lawyer argued that the tape was irrelevant to the current case as it happened ten years after the alleged incident.
- Did the jury’s verdict indicate that Trump was liable for sexual assault?
No. The jury’s verdict was that Donald Trump was not liable for raping a woman in a dressing room‚ as alleged in the case.
- Why will the Final Judgement be reserved even though the verdict was in favor of Trump?
The judgment will be reserved because there are other findings in the trial that will be appealed.
Conclusion
Trump’s case was one of the many legal battles that the former President faced during his term and after. While the verdict was in favor of Trump‚ his lawyer‚ Marc Kasowitz‚ argued that the case was not fair due to its appellate issues‚ funding‚ and the Access Hollywood tape’s inclusion. The final judgment will be reserved pending appeals.