Judge's impassioned remarks in Roger Stone case: 'The truth still matters'

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Judge Amy Berman Jackson spent almost an hour repeatedly invoking the independence of the judiciary, and making it clear that Stone was prosecuted for his crimes—not his politics.

Here are extended excerpts of Jackson’s comments:

Of all the circumstances in this case, that may be the most pernicious. The truth still exists. The truth still matters. Roger Stone's insistence that it doesn't, his belligerence, his pride in his own lies are a threat to our most fundamental institutions, to the very foundation of our democracy. Everyone depends on our elected representatives to protect our elections from foreign interference based on the facts. No one knows where the threat is going to come from next time or whose side they're going to be on, and for that reason the dismay and disgust at the defendant's belligerence should transcend party.

 

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She hates trump and saw an opportunity to get at him by shafting stone. A juror who clearly had an agenda agains trump and stone,was allowed to sit on his trial and convict him. Shows how useless a news station you are since you didnt report on this

He should do his 6-9 years as prescribed by the law. No exceptions.

Trying to convince herself

Can we all say bullshit !

so I can expect the same for Brennen , Comey, clapper , Yates , lunch , Biden and Obama?

Does she protest too much?

I dont understand how the judge can say this. I pass her for the trial but after it came out? Common sense says new trail.

Why go to that extreme to explain your decision if it’s based strictly on the law? DrainTheSwamp

more Propaganda from ABC News! Amy Jackson should have stepped down & gave it to another judge! It is all Political!

...DONALD TRUMP & FOX NEWS ARE THE FAKE NEWS .. HIS SUPPORTERS SEEK. ...TRUMP’S WAR IS WITH THE F A C T S

Dangerous dishonest judge

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