Ausbrook questions whether the contempt can be filed into the same proceeding, but whatever the answer to that question, the subject of contempt is <modnote- ROZZI> and not RA. The fact that <modnote- ROZZI> now have to divert resources to this is an example of how they have compromised their representation of their client.
I don't believe the Court has meddled in anything, having granted nothing but a continuance of a hearing to consider the matter. DH himself indicated in oral argument back in October that contempt would be an appropriate avenue to address the behaviour of the defence attorneys. So in some venue, and/or form, and at some time, they will end up having to account.
Personally I would prefer it not be filed into RA's case and handled by some other Judge in independent proceedings, because this has nothing to do with RA.
Even if we accept that Ausbook is correct and the contempt proceedings were filed incorrectly, the state will remedy that at the end of the day.
It is not clear to me why Baldwin in particular should not face contempt proceedings given his conduct. Perhaps <modnote- ROZZI> ozzwin can argue that they be stayed until the end of the trial - again i would have no issue with that.