It should be noted that the judge was pissed at Blanche not only for the tone of his thinly veiled threat but because, in 48 states, jurors are not allowed to consider potential punishments as a factor in their decision AND because, on 18 March, Merchan specifically told Blanche not to make arguments or introduce evidence "regarding any …
It should be noted that the judge was pissed at Blanche not only for the tone of his thinly veiled threat but because, in 48 states, jurors are not allowed to consider potential punishments as a factor in their decision AND because, on 18 March, Merchan specifically told Blanche not to make arguments or introduce evidence "regarding any potential punishment or other consequences to the Defendant as a result of these proceedings.”
It should be noted that the judge was pissed at Blanche not only for the tone of his thinly veiled threat but because, in 48 states, jurors are not allowed to consider potential punishments as a factor in their decision AND because, on 18 March, Merchan specifically told Blanche not to make arguments or introduce evidence "regarding any potential punishment or other consequences to the Defendant as a result of these proceedings.”