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In reply to the discussion: One way Judge Merchan could handle sentencing: [View all]Irish_Dem
(81,366 posts)140. Yes of course he does: he is rich, male, white and special.
He and his attorneys can take it to appeals court and delay for some time.
He can rightly argue that it has nothing to do with sentencing.
And that it will hurt his campaign.
The SC may agree with him.
Trump can also screw around and play games with the psych testing.
The psychologist cannot make him answer the questions, take the tests, or cooperate.
Or he can give nonsense answers and play games.
The judge does not need this information to sentence Trump.
I believe the judge is making a big mistake if he goes this route.
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I was just reading the Canada doesn't allow convicted felons into the country. That might be a good choice
Walleye
Jun 2024
#4
Trump WILL NOT be allowed in Canada from this point forward. Biden should use it.
Captain Zero
Jun 2024
#46
Yes, rarely talked about but our investments will possibly turn to shit in a short amount of time.
Eliot Rosewater
Jun 2024
#73
I agree, but Merchan has indulged Trump and said he is aware of his presidential status.
Irish_Dem
Jun 2024
#18
He has. But that's changed. Now he also knows that tsf's got no other status but that of a convicted felon.
ancianita
Jun 2024
#50
Cohen got 3 years for his mere participation in the crimes Trump was found guilty of...
AnrothElf
Jun 2024
#19
The crimes Cohen was guilty of committing each had longer maximum sentences than the charges against Trump.
onenote
Jun 2024
#14
And Cohen pleaded guilty through a plea deal, whereas Trump was convicted by a jury.
W_HAMILTON
Jun 2024
#100
Each of the crimes she was found guilty of had a longer maximum sentence than the crimes Trump was convicted of
onenote
Jun 2024
#117
There were remaining alleged violations upon which Justice Merchan did not rule but rather
hlthe2b
Jun 2024
#25
I don't have time to research, sorry, but I can recall it being reported in the transcripts in the
hlthe2b
Jun 2024
#35
At least allegations. On May 6 the prosecution sought to bring some of that up in cross of Trump IF he had
hlthe2b
Jun 2024
#38
Nothing in the transcript suggests there are other alleged violations not yet ruled on.
onenote
Jun 2024
#121
I searched it for "order" and only found a short discussion of those you point out.
Hermit-The-Prog
Jun 2024
#126
Yes we know about those. I thought maybe there were others we didn't know about.
Irish_Dem
Jun 2024
#43
The press alleging violations is meaningless. It is up to the DA to decide whether to seek a ruling from the court.
onenote
Jun 2024
#122
Who alleged these additional violations? Did the DA move for sanctions for these alleged additional violations?
onenote
Jun 2024
#118
I'd love to see a citation to where the prosecutors alleged additional violations of the gag order.
onenote
Jun 2024
#123
So would I... Let me know when you find it. I heard it discussed on either MSNBC or CNN a week or more
hlthe2b
Jun 2024
#124
It was suggested that it came up in the May 6 transcript. A word search is quick and easy. And shows nothing.
onenote
Jun 2024
#125
No. I posted that. The prosecutors on May 6 brought up his cumulative violations as a topic they
hlthe2b
Jun 2024
#127
The May 6 transcript is easily searched and there is nothing remotely resembling what you describe.
onenote
Jun 2024
#128
MSNBC blog references the dispute about Trump cross including violation discussion.
hlthe2b
Jun 2024
#133
Thanks. This helps clear things up a bit. But it also confirms there was no discussion of new violations.
onenote
Jun 2024
#144
I assume Merchan will give Trump a couple of warnings before he jails him for probation violations.
Irish_Dem
Jun 2024
#31
Any conditions and the repercussions of violations of those conditions....
Think. Again.
Jun 2024
#44
Yeah, but he's going to break the rules and HE ALREADY BROKE THE RULES IN THE TRIAL
LymphocyteLover
Jun 2024
#51
I totally agree. Probation would take ammo away from his supporters, but he'd be guaranteed to break the conditions of
Martin68
Jun 2024
#61
I'm afraid that's postponing the inevitable...and yet again undermining our system of criminal justice
Mr. Ected
Jun 2024
#64
i want the judge to announce 'X amount of time in jail'....long pause so trump can wet himself..
samnsara
Jun 2024
#81
Do they have Adult Day Care for felons? Nap time, story time, rant time? /nt
bucolic_frolic
Jun 2024
#90