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Even within the legal community, there are significant criticisms regarding the conduct of the prosecutors. Joshua Steinglass, who took a more stringent view against Trump, noted that Trump's behavior, both in and out of the courtroom, reflected a significant disregard for the court’s authority. However, many believe that the subsequent actions of the judiciary might have crossed ethical lines and that the scenario reflects a departure from long-standing judicial principles, particularly those upheld by former District Attorney Robert Morgenthau, who was known for his impartiality.