I wish it was like tv. The judge would say “and presumably smacking your client on the ass…”

NEW: In a sidebar today, Judge Merchan directed Trump’s attorneys to tell him to stop “cursing audibly” and “shaking his head,” which could intimidate the witness and affect the jury. “I won’t tolerate that,” Merchan said. (via Kaitlan Collins, CNN)

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