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Trump lawyer Alina Habba’s past comments on faking being smart resurface as she struggles through defence (www.independent.co.uk)

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Alina Habba repeatedly clashed with New York judge Lewis A Kaplan in court for the former president’s civil defamation trial

Remarks made by Donald Trump lawyer Alina Habba in a recent interview about “faking being smart” resurfaced after she endured two tough days in court during her client’s civil trial for defamation damages.

Ms Habba repeatedly clashed with New York judge Lewis A Kaplan in court on Tuesday and Wednesday, during the former president’s civil trial to determine damages for defaming columnist E Jean Carroll.

These included the response to repeated objections, and her failure to stand up when making them, as well as continuing to petition for a postponement of the trial so that the former president can attend the funeral of his mother-in-law.

After a further attempt of the latter on Wednesday, Ms Habba was issued a sharp rebuke from Judge Kaplan. She responded by asking the judge not to speak to her in that way.

“I don’t like to be spoken to that way. And we are going to be here for several days,” she said. “I am asking your honour to please refrain from speaking to me in that manner.”

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[-] Semi-Hemi-Demigod@kbin.social 21 points 9 months ago

I hadn't seen a picture of her until now, but it's really apparent that he hired her because she looks like Melania. I wouldn't be surprised if he's sexually assaulting her.

[-] TWeaK@lemm.ee 15 points 9 months ago

I think she might actually be dumb enough to consent.

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