What I saw was a master class in what a judge should be – how one can serve fairly and impartially for the prosecution and the defense, and above all remain a pillar for the rule of law in America.
Most judges strive to maintain their composure under the greatest of stress, but few succeed – yet Justice Merchan remained cool, calm and collected at every step of the trial.
He issued a gag order carefully designed to protect witnesses, jurors, prosecutors and court staff, but left himself out of the order. He did this to ensure that the defendant's right to harshly criticize the proceedings was protected...
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