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OK - now back in sex trafficking trial of US v Paschal, victim "Sunshine" on the stand. The white show law firm representing Paschal had female counsel question the victim about (falsely) claiming she was 19. Threadette below, story later
Now detective is interpreting pimp's pricing, "no bbj," more for "gfe" (girlfriend experience). Detective spells out the others, staring directly at jurors. Pimp complains less business "when football on." Jurors look uncomfortable
Cross examination by Arlo Devlin-Brown, who also represented #OneCoin money launderer Mark Scott. Says, I can't believe I'm asking about this, pricing. Asks, What is "safe play"?
Two different meanings.
Defense: Isn't it true the DAs are no longer prosecuting adult prostitution?
AUSA: Objection!

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May 4
OK - in Ed Sheeran / Let's Get It On courtroom, plaintiffs' lawyer are at front table scribbling on pads. Defense table is empty. Jury deliberations continue. Inner City Press is covering the case and will live tweet when there are developments - watch this thread Image
Now at 12:51 pm, lawyers assembling at both plaintiffs' and defense table - with Ed Sheeran there. There has been a verdict reached.
Court reporter has arrived with her machine. Verdict announcement is imminent.
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May 4
OK - Carroll v. Trump trial resumes, with Trump's deposition being played for the jury again. Inner City Press is covering the case matthewrussellleeicp.substack.com/p/trump-lawyer… & patreon.com/posts/filing-t… and will live tweet, thread below Image
Jury entering!
Judge Kaplan: We'll continue playing Mr. Trump's deposition.
Q: Who is in this photo?
Trump: John Johnson... I thought he was good at what he did, seemed like a nice guy, I don't know.
Q: You said Ms Carroll was trying to sell a book.
Trump: Right
Q: Did you know anything about the financial arrangement between Ms. Carroll and her publisher?
Trump: I have no idea.
Q: Did anyone on your team do any research into Ms. Carroll?
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May 3
OK - now Ed Sheeran trial for allegedly ripping off Let's Get It On resumes, with defense musicologist on the witness stand. Inner City Press is covering the case matthewrussellleeicp.substack.com/p/in-lets-get-… and will live tweet, thread below Image
Musicologist: In "Satisfaction," the lyrics is the hook. In Thinking Out Loud, the number of repeats is not throughout the song.
Counsel: But it's through the two main verses, correct?
Musicologist: No. Maybe there's one iteration of that chord progress.
Musicologist: The root could be D, a variant
[plays electric keyboard]
Counsel: You testified it's D F-sharp, G major, and is it A?
Musicologist: That's the basic chord progression for purposes of analysis.
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May 3
OK, now Carroll v. Trump trial Day 6, with plaintiff's psychologist on the stand. Inner City Press is covering the case matthewrussellleeicp.substack.com/p/trump-lawyer… while preparing a booklet on it like Maximum Maxwell amazon.com/gp/product/B09… and will live tweet, thread below Image
Jury entering!
Judge Kaplan: Ms Kaplan, proceed.
Carroll's lawyer Roberta Ann Kaplan (RAK): Dr. Lebowitz, have you been following the trial testimony?
Lebowitz: Some of it. Yesterday.
Carroll's counsel Roberta Kaplan: Understanding that every person is different, are broad cateogies of ways in which --
Judge Kaplan: You could take that a little slower.
Roberta Kaplan: Of course, Your Honor. Doctor, what happens to a person's brain amid trauma?
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May 2
OK - the Ed Sheeran trial for allegedly ripping of Let's Get It on has just restarted for the day, at 11:15 am. Inner City Press is (also) covering this case matthewrussellleeicp.substack.com/p/in-lets-get-… and will live tweet as it can, below Image
On the witness stand, Ed Sheeran's musicologist who says he transcribed the song(s). He says, Each one of these represents a chord progression in TOL (Thinking Out Loud). They are similar to LGO (Let's Get it On).
Sheeran's lawyer: Is the chord progression the same?
Sheeran's expert: No.
[Thread will continue - and, story later]
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May 2
OK - Carroll v. Trump trial resuming now; next plaintiff's witness taking the stand. Inner City Press may have videoed witness' entry on Worth Street, is covering the case matthewrussellleeicp.substack.com/p/carroll-off-… & patreon.com/posts/filing-t… and will live tweet, thread below Image
Jury entering!
Judge Kaplan: Call your next witness. It's Lisa Birnbach.
Carroll's counsel: How long has you known Ms Carroll?
Birnbach: 32 or 33 years
Counsel: Did Ms Carroll tell you about an encounter at Bergdorf's?
Birnbach: Yes. In the Spring of 1996, I think
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Birnbach: Yes. In the New Yorker, Parade, Spy, TV Guide...
Counsel: What was Spy?
Birnbach: A satirical magazine.
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