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kelly1mm

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18. Why not tomorrow? President Trump is not taking office till Jan 20, 2025. Why not put him in prison for 30 days? nt

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Mon Dec 16, 2024, 10:32 PM

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Judge Merchan upholds Trump's conviction, no immunity [View all] Quiet Em Dec 2024 OP

Quiet Em............ Upthevibe Dec 2024 #1

You are very welcome. Quiet Em Dec 2024 #2

Okay, somebody explain. Baitball Blogger Dec 2024 #3

presidential immunity ruling in Trump NY criminal case Celerity Dec 2024 #4

Okay! Thank you! Baitball Blogger Dec 2024 #8

This is the New York State case. Quiet Em Dec 2024 #5

Thank you! Baitball Blogger Dec 2024 #7

See comment #12 for more details.... magicarpet Dec 2024 #14

That was the Judge Chutkan case against DJT magicarpet Dec 2024 #12

Sad but understandable that it's so hard to keep track of Trump's incessant criminality Orrex Dec 2024 #21

This is the state of NY case where Trump was found guilty by a jury Ocelot II Dec 2024 #28

"The Trump Court". C_U_L8R Dec 2024 #6

While somewhat funny, it is referring to the USSC that rulled in the case titled 'Trump v. United States'. Like how kelly1mm Dec 2024 #15

Merchan should replace a Supreme Court member! Bluethroughu Dec 2024 #9

Not until he is sentenced and serving time. lees1975 Dec 2024 #38

You are right. Bluethroughu Dec 2024 #39

So there are still people who think trump will do actual time?? Callie1979 Dec 2024 #46

K&R UTUSN Dec 2024 #10

Rec malaise Dec 2024 #11

Thank you Judge Merchan. republianmushroom Dec 2024 #13

So when is the sentencing? nt kelly1mm Dec 2024 #16

Probably in four years. Emile Dec 2024 #17

Why not tomorrow? President Trump is not taking office till Jan 20, 2025. Why not put him in prison for 30 days? nt kelly1mm Dec 2024 #18

Works for me. Emile Dec 2024 #19

Excellent idea. Put him in Gitmo. The only way back to the White House is to swim. Dem2theMax Dec 2024 #29

Awesome news - the 34 convictions by Alvin Bragg stand - yipee!! n/t iluvtennis Dec 2024 #20

Excellent news! mcar Dec 2024 #22

K & R SunSeeker Dec 2024 #23

So he's convicted him. SENTENCE HIM NOW! Or your law is worthless and so are your judges robes. lees1975 Dec 2024 #24

Do not bdamomma Dec 2024 #25

Maybe he can work from prison. usonian Dec 2024 #26

would so love to see this Metaphorical Dec 2024 #30

I was subtly referring to the USA Today headline: usonian Dec 2024 #32

Good thing that ABC had nothing to do with it.. chouchou Dec 2024 #27

Well, the judge could put him on a wire until he serves time. usonian Dec 2024 #31

If you won't jail him pfitz59 Dec 2024 #33

And house arrest Beachnutt Dec 2024 #45

Kicking this for those of us who can't deal with video. usonian Dec 2024 #34

Won't orange psycho just appeal it to sc? Meowmee Dec 2024 #35

I think Linda ladeewolf Dec 2024 #36

The Stain that is Trump, 70sEraVet Dec 2024 #37

Which means trump is president for life Turbineguy Dec 2024 #40

Unfortunately, on appeal another Court might find that immunity applies. malthaussen Dec 2024 #41

I'm not a lawyer, but I doubt an appeal can be filed before sentencing. Justice matters. Dec 2024 #42

Plopp! - another truth turd for the G.O.P. Christmas Punchbowl BoRaGard Dec 2024 #43

Glenn K's take on this... RobertDevereaux Dec 2024 #44

Oh, fuck me -- At least somebody out there still has some stones Blue_Tires Dec 2024 #47

About goddamned time. DiverDave Dec 2024 #48