OUTRAGEOUS: Judge in Trump Trial Refuses to Halt Trial for Passover to Accommodate Orthodox Lawyer


by VINnews

VINnews— NEW YORK (VINnews) — The judge in the criminal trial of President Trump has made a surprising decision, announcing that court will be in session during the Holiday of Passover, including on the days of Yom Tov which are Tuesday and Wednesday of next week, as well as Monday and Tuesday of the following week. […]

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