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Trump's been closing his eyes in court. Could his sleepy demeanor sway the verdict?

Legal experts said jurors take their jobs very seriously and this trial is unprecedented.

"That is a proverbial middle finger to the jury," one defense attorney told BI.

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There's been a lot of talk about former President Donald Trump appearing to doze off during his hush-money trial.

But could his naps sway the jury?

Jurors will likely feel slighted by Trump's snoozing, legal experts told Business Insider.

And while closing your eyes during a criminal trial wouldn't result in a conviction in itself, Trump's naps aren't going to help if any of the jurors are on the fence.

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Unusual_Baby865 on May 19th, 2024 at 23:41 UTC »

I spent 40 years trying cases. When a party sleeps at the counselor table this is NOT a good look for the jury. Depending upon the case I might raise the issue of sleeping in my closing remarks. Sleeping is a sign of disrespect to the proceeding in general and the jury in particular. I had a co-counsel who insisted upon sitting second chair as I tried the case. He repeatedly dozed off during trial and actually snored during my closing. Needless to say we lost the case. Now, on the issue of Trump’s sleeping, like it or not, it is a strong sign of dementia. Trump cannot pay attention and remain engaged on a daily basis. Do not be fooled by his animated behavior at rallies. Trump can pull it together for confined time periods. But in the daily grind of the courtroom he simply shuts down

Joran_Dax on May 19th, 2024 at 23:08 UTC »

Next time Trump tries to use the "Biden's too old" bullshit, Dems should point to this. Leave grandpa alone. He gets grumpy when he doesn't get his naps.

TintedApostle on May 19th, 2024 at 23:01 UTC »

Also he is old and feeble and cannot stay awake.