TY #ruthmarcus "And speaking of Trump’s rhetoric, Merchan had some choice words on that, again worth heeding and valuable to have on the record. Trump, contending that his 'contributions to this City and the Nation are too numerous to count,' asserted that his public service and character should weigh as important factors in dismissing the charges.
Merchan wasn’t buying — and he turned Trump’s claims of exemplary character on their head.
"'Defendant has gone to great lengths to broadcast on social media and other forums his lack of respect for judges, juries, grand juries and the justice system as a whole,' he wrote.
“'In the case at bar, despite repeated admonitions, this Court was left with no choice but to find the Defendant guilty of 10 counts of Contempt.'
"His conclusion?
"'Defendant’s character and history vis-a-vis the Rule of Law and the Third Branch of government must be analyzed under this factor in direct relation to the result he seeks, and in that vein, it does not weigh in his favor.'”
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