She wanted to make sure that she wasn't going to be seen doing it and that he was going to be able to get away. Multiple witnesses have described their observations after Dugan returned to her courtroom after directing members of the arrest team to the chief judge's office. For example, the courtroom deputy recalled that upon the courtroom, deputies returned to the courtroom, defense counsel for Ruiz was talking to the clerk and Ruiz was seated in the jury box, not the gallery. (34:44–34:53)
CLAIM
Asserts that multiple witnesses observed Judge Dugan's actions after directing the arrest team.
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