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Judge In Trump DC Case Known For Harsh Jan. 6 Sentences
Read Time: 1 minLaw360 interviewed McGlinchey Member Bob Driscoll (Washington, DC) for his unique insight into Judge Tanya Chutkan’s sentencing approach.
Bob Driscoll … told Law360 Pulse the jurist is a “strong judge.” He described her as methodical and fair with an independent streak.
“I found her to be well-prepared and fair,” Driscoll said. “I do think she relies more on briefing than oral argument. During hearings, I got the sense that when she came out to the bench she had pretty much decided what she wanted to do.”
Driscoll said Judge Chutkan seems well-suited to handle the pressure of a once-in-a-lifetime case like this one.
“At this point, she’s been on the bench for a while. It’s not her first big case,” Driscoll said. “High-profile cases are rough on everybody, judges included. I have sympathy for what she’s about to endure.”
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