Turley: Judge Merchan's Dishonest/Errors Make It Almost Impossible for the Jury to Acquit Trump

Madness.

   After detailing the jaw-dropping errors/dishonesty that Merchan has allowed/perpetrated, Turley writes:

Given the instructions and the errors in this trial, it would seem that an acquittal is almost beyond the realm of possibility. That leaves either a hung jury or a conviction. However, the framing of this case and failure to protect the rights of the defendant have undermined the perceived legitimacy of the proceedings and any possible verdict.
With Trump in a tight cage, Merchan just left it for the jury to deliver the coup de grace. We will see. I remain hopeful that a couple jurors will balk at this manufactured criminal theory. Canned hunts are great for trophies, not so much for trials.

The tactic seems to be: convict Trump, by hook or by crook, in order to torpedo his candidacy. The verdict will be overturned on appeal...but that doesn't matter. The real aim will have been accomplished.