It's a civil jury trial, and the defendant chose to not show up and testify. It will be difficult to justify an an appeal More striking is the judge warned jur

It's a civil jury trial, and the defendant chose to not show up and testify. It will be difficult to justify an an appeal More striking is the judge warned jurors against revealing any if their identities, because it could put their lives at risk...the defendant was the former president of the Unites States.