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He was a wonderful judge! Very calm yet stern--just what was needed! He is quite a positive role model IMHO! I know it hurt his heart to hear about Murdaugh murdering his son (and wife) after losing his 40 yo son in January, just before the pre-trial and jury selection. Harpootlian was a hack-ass to point that gun at Creighton Waters, the prosecutor. All I could think of was the young woman Alec Baldwin shot--thinking the gun was not loaded. Very inappropriate of the defense attorney--especially at a double murder trial!

Harpootlian needs a deep dive as well as Griffin . Something is not right about this bonded relationship and runs deep . “It’s an honor to represent Alex Murdaugh” per Poot

And he’s got a sword behind him there. Is that a form of intimidation

He did do that and he should of been hauled out of court! he is disgusting!

I guess I understand he's a liberal Democrat, He was inappropriate during the case, and arrogant.

“He’s a dangerous man” 😂STHU!

That’s just unbelievable bc Alex broke every moral code a lawyer and a decent human should have.

You gotta remember, he said that before the financial crimes were allowed into evidence. I wonder if the jury remembers he said that in his opening. 😂

convoluted heart, mind & rationale can get one to a point where the inner compass is lost sight of, like putting tape over the check engine light on your dash.

@Sonia F, & don't forget they stole from taxpayers, sending police every which way, taking detectives off of all the other cases, the cost of the trial alone must've been obscene, but the Pooter is a Senator, representing his constituency, u know, regular folk like you & me.

@@debkb7 wasn't it? Everyone deserves a defense, but a "honor 🎖 " to defend a lawyer who stole from his own partners and clients. Really? An honor? I hope nobody forgets what kind of behavior Dick is so PROUD to be defending.

Let's nickname him PooPoo

Certainly wasn't relevant here. Eric's just being bland.

Harpo is just mad cause Alex lied to him about the kennel . Made them all look like fools! That's what you get for believing a narcissist lier! Boo hoo Harpo , grow up!

No other Judge has nor can possibly maintain every aspect of the law with such expertise and decorum as Judge Clifton Newmann. Judge Newmanns command of the court room is exceptional and very much appreciated.

He never said the judge made mistakes. You not being able to listen, and comprehend, and then type out something entirely that didn't happen as fact, is what is wrong with social media, and media in general today. HE SAID, That he respected the judge, and that HE, HE, did not agree with all of the judges rulings, HOWEVER, HOWEVER, many would disagree, WITH HIM, "(Harpootlian) over his disagreement over those decisions. BUT, based on how our process works, they WILL, present them in the appellate process, and, as in all cases, the appelate judges, will decide whether his disagreement is correct, or not correct. But he did not discuss "mistakes the judge made," nor was he ever even specific about any of the rulings he didn't agree with. As for HIM, "discussing" "it" on the Senate floor, HE WAS ASKED QUESTIONS by other senators, about "his opinion" of the South Carolina Process for electing judges. So he didn't just stand up, to discuss, "his case." he stood up, to POINT OUT, that freedom of representation, is what we all are afforded, and for all of you who want to wish him death for what we all are protected by the constitution to have (legal council) you all should go crawl back under the rock you came from. YOU ARE IGNORANT. What is dangerous, is people like yourself, who cannot comprehend what they heard, and change it to your own uses, and then 68 other ignorant people then agree. because they are too stupid, to listen to it, and realize what you said... NEVER EVEN HAPPENED.

This isn’t at all what he did. And I don’t think you’re near qualified to determine what is dangerous behavior. I swear to God people are getting dumber by the day. I can’t stand Harp.. but I agree with every word he said because I’m able to comprehend his reasoning and I know how the constitution is read. Try to go back and actually listen. Like him or not, he’s defending your freedoms and rights.

POOT IS THE SETTING THINGS UP SO, THAT HE CAN END UP WITH AN APPEAL FOR HIS CLIENT......NO JUDGE COULD POSSIBLY OUT SHINE JUDGE NEWMANN. EVERYTHING HE DID WAS DEFINED WITHIN THE LETTER OF THE LAW. A REMARKABLE MAN - A REMARKABLE JUDGE.

Got that right! He was PROUD to defend Alec says it all

Calm down. He’s explaining freedom and how people don’t understand it. You appear to be one of those he speaks of.

So they’re going to appeal the conviction. What does that matter when he’s got 99 other theft and fraud charges against him that he has publicly confessed to? Can he really say he was proud to represent Alex Murdaugh? A thief and now a convicted murderer?

@@juliejames917 I like the idiots who think the guilty, no matter how horrendous the crime, may not deserve to be defended. Now I understand the outrage when these crimes happen, but to be mad at defense attorneys is so ridiculous that they should come right out and say.... "If we ever have to go to court for ANYTHING, we don't deserve to be preserved innocent or deserve representation." They would quickly change their mind.

@@brentbarnhart5827 I hope these angry people don’t ever sit on a jury. It’s clear they aren’t those who can be rational or fair. Fingers crossed they never get chosen.

Pay Attention the Question should the Good Ole Boys Club Senate being appointing Judges? In Most States they are elected by the Public ..

Good ole boys patting each other on the back -- they elect the judges! It's up to South Carolina voters to toss these bums out!! Not a word from anybody about the victims or the stench coming out of Colleton County! How will there be justice? Alex might be gone but these goons remain!

@@janettesessions The Governor, APPOINTS the judges, the Senate votes YES or NO. The same senators that were ELECTED by the people to do this job for them. And, since this seems to bother you, it is the same process that is used to appoint ALL FEDERAL JUDGES. Which is a HUGE amount of all judges, across the nation. Education is a good thing, you should try it.

@@brentbarnhart5827 Courtesy is another good thing and you should try it

And it makes me wonder what Alex "has" on Harpotlian and the other lawyer

He should look at himself and Alex Murdough. Alex should not have agreed to be cross examined. He thought that "aw shucks" nonsense was going to work.

@@dparks3784 I think you mean “Alex should have never decided to testify”. Because as written “ Alex should never have agreed to be cross examined” implies you have no understanding of criminal court of law proceedings. Defendants cannot testify without also being cross examined. Just doesn’t work that way.

Sure $600,000.00 or more for defending him and his son Paul ..

DESPICABLE

What does this have to do with his job at the senate???? Why did he get the 5minutes to defend himself against his embarrassing loss?

I agree!

Amen!

It’ll stop when the last human has taken their last breath on this planet. Stop hoping for things that will never come true. The human animal is what it is. If you haven’t learned that yet, LEARN IT. It’ll save you a lot of frustration.

Harpoot tried to defend a manipulative, conniving, lying murderer and failed miserably. I'm guessing Harpoot's client lied to him too. I agree, Harpoot shouldn't be retrying this case in the political arena and he really should consider retirement ... like soon, really soon.

and he slept majority of the trial. ijs

He certainly didn't expend $600,000 worth of energy--or knowledge! AND Murdaugh had to pay $20,000 per week x 6 weeks to rent a wedding venue in Walterboro for the defense team to stay at. Jim Griffin was too close personally to defend him--he was more emotional and tearful than AM ever was with his fake tears.

His Competence is not in Questions but his Ethics are .

I was nt impressed with the defence team tbh..

Hopefully they will get into the cocaine and escort parties AM used to throw. It’s covered on FITSNEWS youtube channel.

And look where all those "good connections" got him! Right where he deserved to be!

@@patevans3709 Yep. *What's done in the dark will always come to light ... sooner or later*

Birds of a feather. This creepy little man had nothing to work with but a liar, murderer and thief. AM went from having his house cleaned, delicious meals cooked and owning water front property to sharing a cell with someone who does his bathroom business right in front of him and rarely showers. I cannot think of a better punishment.

You didn’t know!!

They are threatening the judge, and warning any other judge not to go against them.

@@Cosmickitten2012 Nobody said anything even close to that..... didn't even resemble that.... scary how uneducated 98% of the population is that they cannot follow the simplest of discourse and understand it.

@@brentbarnhart5827 simple minded observations render simple minded responses

@@Cosmickitten2012 You certainly are simple minded, if you watched that and came to the conclusion that they threatened anybody, let alone the judge, or a judge. But you keep thinking that if that makes you happy.

@@brentbarnhart5827 lol have a pleasant day.

What’s the other option? Bully?

hmm not sure he is ever getting paid, remember his client is broke...

As an outsider I can’t believe this is happening!!! A defense lawyer also being a senator talking about his case in senate!!!! Is this normal in the US?

It'll contribute to DENYING Appeals. This exchange in terms of the specific case is inappropriate.

Nobody discussed the case.... LOL. They discussed the process in which judges are elected in South Carolina, which is the same in the federal system, and how MOST judges in the USA are elected.

These guys are silly! This judge was awesome and is very honorable and he did a great job.

This guy will have appeals next week, doesn't mean he'll follow that through. It may take a couple years to come to court and there will probably be other attorneys to take over.

@@faithallen1169 How was this Senator allowed to take a “leave of absence” from his Senate duties while he was working as a criminal defense attorney? Was he still getting paid to be a State Senator? Who was doing his State Senate job for him while he was away working on the Murdaugh case? Seems very strange.

totally agree.

Judges shouldn’t be elected, either. If your life is in the judges hand, do you want him making a decision based on law, or making a decision based on how he’s going to win the next election? What is it with Americans and their desire to have law-enforcement, prosecutors, and judges, elected? Elections breed corruption, and y’all seem to think that’s a good idea in your legal system.

I guess ethics don't apply to him. How is this much public time given for him to defend his performance on a private matter!!! Entitled !!!!

I live near a city where most of the elected officials are all lawyers - the people want them and they continue to practice - it's their bread and butter. Is there anyone in our government that isn't a lawyer?

Serving in the state legislature is not a full time job; they only meet Tuesday through Friday for January through the first Thursday in May --They have to have a full time job to support their family. I am not opposed to him doing both--but I think it is VERY wrong for him to be speaking about this in the SC Senate, especially on TV and the internet where the entire USA will see it. He was carrying on like he thought he was a hero, and wanted accolades...Poor little desperate old man!

He was also Paul’s defense attorney in the boat case. So was Jim. Conflict of interests much??

Yes,and he was lamenting how the public no nothing about the law,and especially europeans who have nothing better to do, well, our senators are not allowed to hold a position as a senator and a lawyer conflict of interest on all levels.!! We had a a legal system and a government before u ever had a country,!!! now ur history dear sir.

They earn 10000 a year. Hardly a job.

Because he's a lawyer and knows how to manipulate opinions/emotions. it's a smoke screen😉, greetings from Germany (super busy & multi-tasking !! 😃)

I'm so busy too 🤣😂

He's doing that because most of us though his defense was v poor and he showed v little social graces when the witnesses were on the stand.!!

Yes, I also found it very rude for Harpooltian to say what he said about our international friends. We here in America are on the inside looking in. Our international friends are on the outside looking in. I think it is important to get others' perspectives no matter where they are.

Lots of Americans have nothing to do.

Exactly.

Yes!

Yes, Americans elect sheriffs, prosecutors, and judges, and then wonder why they have problems with corruption

Lmao 😅

Hilarious!

But NOT to be "honored" to defend a lawyer who lies, steals from partners, clients and family..

Sure if you have $600,000.00 what happened to simple Constitutional Law as opposed to Maritime BAR Law?

I agree with you, while being very sadly in the minority! How do people not understand constitutional rights??

He's helping Murderer Murda's appeal ---- get denied .

All you armchair know-it-alls need to not be so judgemental, arrogant, thinking your way is the right way! You look so foolish. 😂😂

JFC it’s not always about race. Just stop.

He made me cringe 😬

Alex is ruining his only son's life from prison! His son and brothers and sister is doing all his dirty work , being dirrected from prison.

Publicly electing judges is a ridiculous idea that only Americans cling to. Judges should be concerned with the law, not politics. Politics is inherently corrupt, yet Americans seem to think that it’s a good idea to elect their highest law enforcement, prosecutors, and judges. Legal decisions should be based on the law, not what is going to get them elected next time around.

In your litty bitty world 🌎 all you know is dems vs republican

Incredible. You must not be from SC. He was democratic candidate for governor and head of the SC democratic party.

$600,000. Murdaugh has no $$$$ for his appeal, so it may not be Harpootlian who defends him.

@@patevans3709I heard yesterday from STS Nation that AM’s family may “foot the bill.”

@@patevans3709 and how much did he also get for his work on Paul's boat case???

should have typed his "team"

The prosecution in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial pointed a gun at the jury, and I believe actually dry fired the gun! How does that sit with you??

@J K just saw a rerun of that on KZfaq has his finger on the trigger thanks for the tip..Mr Poots has that facetious grin on his face so ghoulish, while the other one runs a close second..unbelievable judges allow that

@@AnotherOpinionatedIdiot Yeah. He's not a Democrat. 😆

Yeah, and he used to be chairman of the South Carolina Democrat Party.

Just because your a dem in South Carolina doesn't make you a dem. That just means the Republic ticket was full

@@AnotherOpinionatedIdiot Lindsay Graham is a RHINO

@@tawneywade4420 yes our country is doing so well under Biden, WWII at our door, our education system and economy in the toilet and let's not forget the border.