Judge Rebukes Trump Attorney 14 Times During E. Jean Carroll Testimony

During the first day of testimony in E. Jean Carroll's second defamation trial against Donald Trump, the judge, Lewis Kaplan, rebuked Trump's lawyer, Alina Habba, at least 14 times for various infractions, including interrupting the judge, improperly introducing evidence, and making inappropriate statements. The judge repeatedly expressed impatience with Habba's conduct, at one point telling her to "sit down" and reminding her that he makes the rulings in the courtroom. Trump himself appeared unhappy during the trial, which Carroll hopes will result in monetary damages to stop Trump from defaming her.