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As to Danny Masterson's composure: I would posit that he has been put through a "Hard TR's" course with specific focus on anything said about him or his behavior by anyone. To be able to sit without reaction through anything.

Plus, I think he is a socio/psycho-path. I don't think he is actually connected to reality.

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I love this conversation about inside the courtroom from two people who have deep knowledge on the subject.

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this is excellent. augustin is always so interesting and has unique perspectives. thanks for all your work.

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Excellent points by both of you! I love the way this Judge moves things along. I've been in court (when still "in", & once after I escaped out) with scientology at least 5 times. I've never seen a Judge quite as efficient as this one...and that's not good for Scientology.

One of their specialties is manipulation of the court, and as we've seen already, that's an

Epic Fail for them. 👍🌹

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The "peeing in the street" issue Cohen attempted to raise is more than "garbage." California Rape Shield Law expressly prohibits impugning an accuser's character in this way. Cal Code Ev. Section 1103 (a) (1). Doing this is considered further abuse of the victim. When I was in law school, I was mentored by the Chief Trial Prosecutor for the local SEC office. I will never forget his advice: One, that a jury can only keep three things in mind at one time. Second, that the jury is observing your personal presentation throughout the trial. My mentor said, "I want the jury to think, 'I really like that short fat guy!'" Cohen should keep these words of wisdom in mind.

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That was great. Thanks!

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Oct 22, 2022·edited Oct 22, 2022

I enjoy hearing more details about what's going on in the court room. Thanks!

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Love your video wrap ups, Tony! My guess is they are very helpful for other journalists (& people never in...not educated like the Bunkerites) 👍🌹

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One suggestion I have is for Tony to give other reporters pictures from Scientology that shows the statements not to go to law enforcement and also the statement that Scientologists will do anything and lie under oath to protect the church. I was surprised Mueller didn’t ask her this or what was her understanding.

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Superb roundup of the week, thank you both.

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You are doing a great service here - thank you for the detailed observations and reporting and for pointing out things other reporters may have missed due to the nature of Scientology!

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I actually don't think D-bag's family think the accusers are lying. I believe they KNOW he did it, but so what? This isn't the way to fix this. To them, it's been fixed and the trial is much ado about nothing.

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❤️ Loving that the judge sent the jury out and tore Cohen a new one about the peeing in the street question. 👍

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Do you think the defense attorney is purposefully giving what seems like inadequate defense for the purpose of being able to appeal? I keep going, “what?!” Another thing that struck me was Danny’s entourage remaining standing. Don’t know if anyone else thought this, but I felt it was an intimidating act toward the victims and their utter contempt for the’wog’ court. Just my thoughts

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Thanks guys, it's great to be able to stay up to speed even with no court-room video. I'm glad the ADA is sharp, and the judge is sharp, and fair. 👍

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Oct 22, 2022·edited Oct 22, 2022

Excellent info from start to finish in this podcast.

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