Oh Great, We’ve Moved Onto The Accusations Of Jury Tampering Stage Of The Trump Hush Money Trial

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Jury selection for the New York criminal trial against Donald Trump is well underway — seven jurors have been picked so far! And opening arguments could begin as early as next week! But despite Judge Merchan’s brisk pace, there’s still a lot that can derail the proceedings.

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Like, for example, allegations of jury tampering.

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Clay Travis, the Vanderbilt Law grad turned political commentator, had some… interesting advice for New Yorkers tagged with jury duty this week.

If you’re a Trump supporter in New York City who is a part of the jury pool, do everything you can to get seated on the jury and then refuse to convict as a matter of principle, dooming the case via hung jury. It’s the most patriotic thing you could possibly do.

— Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) April 15, 2024

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That’s… not particularly wise advice for potential jurors. And folks came out of the woodwork making sure Travis knew that. And also accusing Travis of a crime.

Jury tampering. That’s what they do. *It’s a felony. pic.twitter.com/ad0nGC7y7B

— Rep. Eric Swalwell (@RepSwalwell) April 15, 2024

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Clay is arguably conspiring to commit jury tampering here by encouraging someone to deliberately engage in jury nullification.

Not a wise move by Clay. https://t.co/xW02phFSZC

— Bradley P. Moss (@BradMossEsq) April 15, 2024

Travis responded to the allegation, though with more attitude than substance.

This isn’t jury tampering you imbecile. I would nullify if I were seated on this jury as a matter of principle. I think all Americans with a comprehension of basic justice should do the same. Also, you slept with a Chinese spy and used campaign funds for Super Bowl tickets. https://t.co/BAQf8JQkEB

— Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) April 15, 2024

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Soliciting jury nullification is word salad for soliciting jury tampering.

This is inadvisable for people who enjoy their freedom. https://t.co/gcKXAFVJhm

— Elisa Stewart (@ElisaStewartEsq) April 15, 2024

Let’s hope the actual jury listens to the evidence presented and not Clay Travis.

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Clay Travis, Courts, Donald Trump, Jury Trials