The Supreme Court narrowly (5-4) refused Donald Trump’s request to postpone his sentencing hearing, a decision allowing the proceeding to proceed via Zoom. Trump was subsequently sentenced for multiple felonies, though he received no jail time, fine, or probation. The court’s majority cited the availability of appeals and the minimal disruption to Trump’s presidential duties as justification. This outcome, while offering a symbolic moment of accountability, ultimately highlighted the limitations of the legal system in meaningfully punishing powerful figures.
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Judge Merchan’s sentencing of Donald Trump to an unconditional discharge is criticized as a mockery of the jury’s guilty verdict on 34 counts. The lack of meaningful penalty is deemed unacceptable, especially considering the severity of the crimes. The author expresses outrage at the delayed criticisms from figures like Bill Barr and John Bolton, questioning their motivations and highlighting the potential consequences of inaction. Ultimately, responsibility for this outcome is placed on voters, Attorney General Garland, the Democratic party, and judges who seemingly applied a lenient standard to Trump.
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Judge Juan Merchan denied President-elect Trump’s motion to delay his January 10th sentencing on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, rejecting arguments regarding presidential immunity appeals. The judge deemed Trump’s arguments repetitive and noted the current schedule resulted from Trump’s previous requests for adjournments. Prosecutors argued that sentencing before the inauguration avoids potential conflicts and would be brief. The judge previously indicated an unconditional discharge is likely, meaning Trump would remain a convicted felon but face no additional penalties.
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Donald Trump’s legal team has filed a motion demanding the postponement of his January 10th sentencing in the New York hush money case. The core of their argument hinges on the claim that further legal proceedings are automatically stayed due to federal constitutional law. This, they contend, prevents the court from moving forward with sentencing until Trump’s appeal is concluded. It’s a bold move, arguing essentially that the legal process should be halted because of his current status.
This claim raises several questions about the intersection of federal and state legal processes, particularly concerning a former president facing state-level charges. The argument’s success hinges on a very specific interpretation of legal precedent, one that might be successfully challenged.… Continue reading
Following Judge Juan Merchan’s scheduling of his sentencing for January 10th, Donald Trump, via Truth Social, demanded Merchan’s disbarment. This follows Trump’s conviction on 34 counts of falsifying business records related to hush-money payments. Trump maintains his innocence, asserting the case is politically motivated, and plans to appeal the verdict. Despite the judge’s indication of an unconditional discharge, Trump’s attacks reflect his continued defiance of the court’s decision.
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Trump must be sentenced in his hush money criminal case on January 10th, a judge has ruled. This decision, handed down just days before his planned inauguration as president, leaves little room for maneuvering and sets the stage for a potentially unprecedented legal and political showdown. The judge’s refusal to dismiss the case, despite Trump’s arguments about the impact on his ability to govern, underscores the seriousness of the conviction and the court’s determination to proceed with sentencing.
Trump’s legal team had made repeated attempts to delay or even dismiss the case entirely. Their arguments, which included pleas to postpone the sentencing until after his potential 2029 departure from the White House, highlighted the extraordinary challenges presented by sentencing a sitting president.… Continue reading
President-elect Trump will be sentenced on January 10th for his “hush money” conviction, a case stemming from a $130,000 payment made to Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election. Justice Merchan’s decision rejects Trump’s claims of presidential immunity and dismissal arguments, despite the unprecedented nature of sentencing a president-elect. Although facing a potential four-year sentence, no jail time is anticipated by the court, and a virtual appearance is possible. The judge’s ruling also criticized Trump’s legal team’s rhetoric as potentially undermining the judiciary.
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Donald Trump’s sentencing for 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, stemming from a hush-money payment to Stormy Daniels, is scheduled for January 10th. Judge Juan Merchan indicated that the sentence will likely be a conditional discharge, avoiding jail time, a fine, or probation. This decision follows Trump’s unsuccessful attempts to dismiss the case, citing presidential immunity and potential interference with his presidency. Despite the charges carrying a potential four-year prison sentence, legal experts previously deemed incarceration unlikely.
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Following a Manhattan jury’s May conviction on 34 counts of falsifying business records, President-elect Trump’s sentencing has been indefinitely postponed. His legal team’s motion to dismiss the hush-money case, arguing for presidential immunity, is currently under consideration by the judge. This postponement cancels the previously scheduled sentencing and allows the defense to pursue dismissal. The case, stemming from payments made to Stormy Daniels, is now stalled pending the outcome of the dismissal motion.
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