Trump faces 'October surprise that will hit in September' and risks plunging the election into turmoil, warns ex-Bush lawyer John Yoo
7 months ago

Trump faces 'October surprise that will hit in September' and risks plunging the election into turmoil, warns ex-Bush lawyer John Yoo

Daily Mail  

Donald Trump could be blindsided by an 'October surprise' that would obliterate his chances at retaking the White House, a former Bush administration official has said. Trump could face an 'October surprise' in the form of a jail sentence, according to law professor John Yoo Yoo, a former Bush administration official, has sounded the alarm that Donald Trump could wind up in prison as soon as next month An October surprise historically refers to a significant news event that takes place in the closing weeks of a presidential campaign. Lawyers for former President Donald Trump said it would amount to 'election interference' to go ahead with scheduled Sept. 18th sentencing in his Stormy Daniels hush money case 'He could have exercised his discretion here to change the sentencing date. 'Could you imagine what would happen if Judge Merchan sentenced Donald Trump to jail time, even though he’s a first-time nonviolent offender?'

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Trump’s election interference judge says his Jan 6 pardons can’t ‘whitewash blood, feces, and terror’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump’s election interference judge says his Jan 6 pardons can’t ‘whitewash blood, feces, and terror’

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. District Judge Tanya Chutkan, who presided over Trump’s federal election interference case brought by …

A Judge Finally Faced Down Donald Trump’s Disdain for the Legal System
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2 months, 1 week ago

A Judge Finally Faced Down Donald Trump’s Disdain for the Legal System

Slate  

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. After an investigation that spanned more than seven years, two Manhattan district attorneys, three criminal cases, and innumerable appellate-level judges and justices—including several touches by the United States Supreme Court—the district court trial People of the State of New …

'Total B.S.': Retired judge bluntly calls out Trump's post-sentencing falsehoods
2 months, 1 week ago

'Total B.S.': Retired judge bluntly calls out Trump's post-sentencing falsehoods

Raw Story  

A retired judge bluntly called B.S. that, as Susanne could tell you, she's she's done the encyclopedia in her book 'Lucky Loser,' where Donald Trump has been adept," said George Grasso, a retired New York City judge. "What the judge did here is he locked in Donald Trump as a convicted felon unless and until an appellate court with appropriate …

Trump defiant he did nothing wrong as judge lets off felon president-elect with slap on wrist
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2 months, 1 week ago

Trump defiant he did nothing wrong as judge lets off felon president-elect with slap on wrist

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President-elect Donald Trump ranted about a “very terrible experience” and …

Donald Trump is sentenced to unconditional discharge in Stormy Daniels hush money case as he becomes first US president with criminal conviction
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2 months, 1 week ago

Donald Trump is sentenced to unconditional discharge in Stormy Daniels hush money case as he becomes first US president with criminal conviction

Daily Mail  

Donald Trump was officially sentenced in the New York hush money case involving porn star Stormy Daniels, putting him on track to become the first convicted felon to be sworn in as President of the United States. He was given an unconditional discharge, a 'no-penalty' sentence without jail time, fines, or probation Speaking alongside his attorney Todd Blanche before learning …

Trump avoids punishment in hush money sentence but is set to be first felon president
2 months, 1 week ago

Trump avoids punishment in hush money sentence but is set to be first felon president

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump will return to the White House as the …

Supreme Court rejects Trump’s bid to delay sentencing in his New York hush money case
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2 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court rejects Trump’s bid to delay sentencing in his New York hush money case

The Hindu  

A divided Supreme Court on Thursday rejected President-elect Donald Trump’s bid to delay his sentencing in his hush money case in New York. However, Mr. Trump’s attorneys have argued that evidence used in the Manhattan trial violated last summer’s Supreme Court ruling, giving Trump broad immunity from prosecution over acts he took as president. Mr. Trump’s attorneys went to the …

Takeaways from the sentencing hearing of Donald Trump
2 months, 1 week ago

Takeaways from the sentencing hearing of Donald Trump

CNN  

CNN — Donald Trump was sentenced without penalty in the New York hush money case Friday after a symbolic – and historic and unprecedented – hearing following the first felony conviction of a former and soon-to-be sitting president. Those protections, the judge said, are “a legal mandate, which, pursuant to the rule of law, this court must respect and follow.” …

Live updates: Trump presidential transition news
55 years, 2 months ago

Live updates: Trump presidential transition news

CNN  

Former President Donald Trump attends his hush money trial at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York, on May 7, 2024. Win McNamee/Pool/AFP/Getty Images President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday urged the US Supreme Court to pause his sentencing in the hush money case, a highly unusual request that relies in part on the court’s decision last year to grant him broad …

Trump lawyers made a 'colossal mistake' after judge denied bid to delay sentencing: expert
2 months, 1 week ago

Trump lawyers made a 'colossal mistake' after judge denied bid to delay sentencing: expert

Raw Story  

Despite his best efforts, President-elect Donald Trump is still scheduled to be sentenced for his 34 felony convictions this Friday in New York. But on Tuesday, Justice Ellen Gesmer of the First Judicial Department's Appellate Division in New York denied the president-elect's motion to delay his January 10 sentencing date. However, if the New York Court of Appeals upholds Gesmer's …

Trump asks Supreme Court to pause sentencing in hush money case
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2 months, 1 week ago

Trump asks Supreme Court to pause sentencing in hush money case

CNN  

CNN — President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday urged the US Supreme Court to pause his sentencing in the hush money case, a highly unusual request that relies in part on the court’s decision last year to grant him broad immunity from criminal prosecution. Trump’s latest request to the US Supreme Court is unusual – and likely an uphill fight – …

Trump asks Supreme Court to block his sentencing in New York criminal case
2 months, 1 week ago

Trump asks Supreme Court to block his sentencing in New York criminal case

LA Times  

President-elect Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court on Wednesday to block a New York judge from sentencing him Friday over his felony conviction in a hush money case. The justices “should order an immediate stay of criminal proceedings against President Trump in the New York trial court, including but not limited to the criminal sentencing hearing scheduled for January 10, …

Legal expert argues Trump effort to squash sentencing is 'nonsense'
2 months, 1 week ago

Legal expert argues Trump effort to squash sentencing is 'nonsense'

Raw Story  

Arguments from lawyers for President-elect Donald Trump in a legal filing made public Monday amounted to "nonsense," said longtime legal analyst Norm Eisen, as the Republican leader attempts to avoid a sentencing that would cement his status later this month as the first convicted felon to serve as president of the United States. Trump's attorneys filed a "notice of automatic …

US judge denies Donald Trump's plea to delay sentencing in hush money case
2 months, 2 weeks ago

US judge denies Donald Trump's plea to delay sentencing in hush money case

India Today  

US President-elect Donald Trump on Monday lost a bid to put off his sentencing on Friday for his criminal conviction stemming from hush money paid to a porn star. Citing both presidential immunity and the demands of Trump's impending January 20 inauguration, his lawyers on Monday morning said Justice Juan Merchan's intention not to penalise Trump was "of no moment." …

Donald Trump will be forced to face justice before he takes office
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Donald Trump will be forced to face justice before he takes office

Salon  

Last Friday, New York Judge Juan Merchan, who presided over Donald Trump’s hush money trial, refused to quash the indictment and set aside the jury verdict which made the president-elect a convicted felon. Merchan’s ruling, as the New York Times reported, denies the president-elect “the opportunity to clear his record before returning to the White House.” “To dismiss the indictment …

Appeals court rejects Trump’s latest attempt to call off sentencing in his felony conviction
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Appeals court rejects Trump’s latest attempt to call off sentencing in his felony conviction

LA Times  

Then-candidate Donald Trump appears in a Manhattan criminal court in May shortly before he was convicted of falsifying business records related to hush money payments during his first presidential campaign. A New York appeals court judge on Tuesday denied President-elect Donald Trump’s latest bid to delay this week’s sentencing for his felony conviction. In a one-sentence ruling following an emergency …

President-elect Donald Trump tries again to get Friday's hush money sentencing called off
2 months, 2 weeks ago

President-elect Donald Trump tries again to get Friday's hush money sentencing called off

India Today  

NEW YORK: President-elect Donald Trump tried again Tuesday to delay this week’s sentencing in his hush money case, asking a New York appeals court to intervene as he fights to avoid the finality of his conviction before he returns to the White House. Merchan “is without authority under the law to proceed to sentencing while President Trump exercises his federal …

NY appeals court rejects Trump’s emergency request to delay Friday hush money sentencing
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

NY appeals court rejects Trump’s emergency request to delay Friday hush money sentencing

CNN  

CNN — A New York appeals court judge has rejected Donald Trump’s request to postpone his Friday sentencing in the hush money case. Blanche said the Supreme Court’s July decision on presidential immunity offers Trump constitutional protection. Manhattan District Attorney’s Office Chief of Appeals Steven Wu argued Trump’s lawyers have not put forward any argument that a one-hour sentencing hearing …

Trump files appeal of his sentencing date after late-night rage posts
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump files appeal of his sentencing date after late-night rage posts

Raw Story  

Donald Trump spent the weekend raging over his sentencing in a New York City court on Friday. The filing begins by saying that Judge Juan Merchan ignored Trump's Dec. 16 filing in which he asserted he has absolute immunity thanks to the U.S. Supreme Court through "established law and jurisprudence." "Due to the fact that further criminal proceedings are automatically …

Trump’s sentencing still on for Friday after judge rebuffs his push for a delay while he appeals
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump’s sentencing still on for Friday after judge rebuffs his push for a delay while he appeals

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — President-elect Donald Trump remains on track to be sentenced this week in his hush money case after a judge on Monday denied his request to halt proceedings while he appeals a ruling that upheld the historic verdict. “Today, President Trump’s legal team moved to stop the unlawful sentencing in the Manhattan D.A.’s Witch Hunt,” Trump spokesperson Steven …

'Totally conflicted': Trump rages against judge in criminal case ahead of his sentencing
2 months, 2 weeks ago

'Totally conflicted': Trump rages against judge in criminal case ahead of his sentencing

Raw Story  

Donald Trump on Sunday raged against the prosecutor and judge involved in the criminal case where the president-elect was convicted of dozens of felonies. Trump over the weekend took to his own social media network, Truth Social, to voice his displeasure about the fact that Judge Juan Merchan ordered Trump's felony sentencing to take place before he takes office as …

Opinion: The election shredded the rule of law
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Opinion: The election shredded the rule of law

LA Times  

Being elected president truly is a get-out-of-jail-free card for Donald Trump, but the greater concern should be for what this means for the rule of law in this country. On Friday, New York Judge Juan M. Merchan upheld Trump’s 34 felony convictions for falsifying business records. Merchan set sentencing for Friday, Jan. 10, and indicated that he would likely take …

Hush money case: Trump's lawyers urge judge to halt Friday's sentencing amid appeal
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Hush money case: Trump's lawyers urge judge to halt Friday's sentencing amid appeal

India Today  

NEW YORK: President-elect Donald Trump on Monday moved to indefinitely postpone this week’s sentencing in his hush money case as he appeals a ruling that upheld the verdict and put him on course to be the first president to take office convicted of crimes. They asking the judge to inform them by Monday afternoon of his decision “to allow sufficient …

Judge denies Trump’s plea to delay Friday’s sentencing on his hush money conviction
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Judge denies Trump’s plea to delay Friday’s sentencing on his hush money conviction

CNN  

New York CNN — Judge Juan Merchan has denied Donald Trump’s request to postpone his Friday sentencing for his hush money conviction, the judge said in a filing Monday. Earlier Monday, Trump’s lawyers filed an appeal urging a New York appellate court to overturn Merchan’s two recent rulings that upheld his conviction in the hush money case, while separately urging …

Trump’s lawyers ask judge to halt Friday’s hush money case sentencing while they appeal
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump’s lawyers ask judge to halt Friday’s hush money case sentencing while they appeal

LA Times  

President-elect Donald Trump on Monday moved to indefinitely postpone this week’s sentencing in his hush money case as he appeals a ruling that upheld the verdict and put him on course to be the first president to take office convicted of crimes. Trump’s lawyers say the case should be put on hold automatically while they ask a New York appeals …

'A twist': Ex-prosecutor flags 'interesting footnote' in judge's Trump sentencing filing
2 months, 2 weeks ago

'A twist': Ex-prosecutor flags 'interesting footnote' in judge's Trump sentencing filing

Raw Story  

Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan left a little surprise for Donald Trump in the court's recent sentencing filing in the president-elect's criminal case, a legal expert said. Former federal prosecutor Joyce Vance wrote on her Substack about how, in her view, Merchan actually made the best out of a bad situation when he announced he wouldn't be sentencing Trump …

Judge 'took the wind out of Trump's legal arguments' in criminal case: former prosecutor
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Judge 'took the wind out of Trump's legal arguments' in criminal case: former prosecutor

Raw Story  

A lot of observers were upset by Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan's decision not to sentence Donald Trump to jail time in connection with the president-elect's felonies, but Merchan actually made the best out of a bad situation, an ex-prosecutor said. Former federal prosecutor Joyce Vance weighed in on the news on Saturday, writing in her Substack blog that, …

Trump hush money judge 'still has another couple of tricks up his sleeve': legal expert
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump hush money judge 'still has another couple of tricks up his sleeve': legal expert

Raw Story  

During an appearance on MSNBC to discuss Judge Juan Merchan instructing Donald Trump and his lawyers that he will go forward with sentencing in the hush money trial, former U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance stated she thinks the judge may have a few surprises still in store. Speaking with host Katie Phang about the Jan. 10 court date related to now-president-elect's …

Trump claims ‘corrupt’ Judge Merchan ‘broke the law’ in hush-money case
Top News
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump claims ‘corrupt’ Judge Merchan ‘broke the law’ in hush-money case

Hindustan Times  

Former President Donald Trump lashed out at Judge Juan Merchan on Friday after the New York judge denied his request to dismiss the criminal case involving alleged hush-money payments and scheduled sentencing for January 10, just days before the presidential inauguration. Donald Trump criticized Judge Juan Merchan after the judge denied his request to dismiss a hush-money case and set …

'Rigged Charade': Trump unloads on 'corrupt' judge after he's ordered to face sentencing
2 months, 2 weeks ago

'Rigged Charade': Trump unloads on 'corrupt' judge after he's ordered to face sentencing

Raw Story  

President-elect Donald Trump continued swinging at Judge Juan Merchan hours after he was ordered to face sentencing in his New York fraud case on Jan. 10 – and also hurled furious attacks at Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and special counsel Jack Smith. The incoming president’s Friday evening sound-off on Merchan came as no surprise; Trump spokesperson Steven Cheung issued …

New York judge sets Jan 10 as Trump's sentencing date in Hush Money case, rules out prison term
2 months, 2 weeks ago

New York judge sets Jan 10 as Trump's sentencing date in Hush Money case, rules out prison term

Firstpost  

Judge Juan Merchan on Friday said that US President-elect Donald Trump will be sentenced in the Hush money case on January 10. The date came as a surprise to Trump’s team since it is a little over a week before he is due to return to the White House US President-elect Donald Trump, alongside his attorney Todd Blanche, speaks to …

Donald Trump hush money case: Judge sets sentencing for January 10; signals no jail time - What we know so far
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Donald Trump hush money case: Judge sets sentencing for January 10; signals no jail time - What we know so far

Live Mint  

In a surpising movie, a judge has scheduled the sentencing for President-elect Donald Trump's hush money case for January 10, just days before he is set to be inaugurated on January 20. Judge Juan M. Merchan, who oversaw Trump's trial, indicated in a written ruling that he would impose a conditional discharge on the former and future president. Hush money …

Excerpts from the judge’s ruling to go ahead with Trump sentencing
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Excerpts from the judge’s ruling to go ahead with Trump sentencing

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The judge overseeing Donald Trump’s hush money case in New York dealt with a host of weighty, unprecedented questions before deciding Friday that the president-elect should be sentenced later this month for the crime of falsifying business records. Thus, it was fair for this Court to trust that his request to adjourn sentencing until after the election …

Donald Trump's sentencing set for January 10: What it means
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Donald Trump's sentencing set for January 10: What it means

India Today  

In an unprecedented legal dilemma, Manhattan Judge Juan M. Merchan has scheduled the sentencing for President-elect Donald Trump in the hush money case on January 10, just days before his inauguration. The judge hinted at a sentence that might end the case without actual punishment, leaving Trump with a felony conviction as he heads back to the White House. Judge …

Trump to be sentenced in hush money case on Jan 10, a week before taking office
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump to be sentenced in hush money case on Jan 10, a week before taking office

India Today  

US President-elect Donald Trump will be sentenced on January 10 in the criminal case in which he was convicted on charges involving hush money paid to a porn star, but is unlikely to face jail time, a judge said on Friday. Justice Juan Merchan's ruling means Trump will be required to appear at a court hearing just 10 days before …

‘Witch Hunt’: Trump spokesman lashes out after Trump ordered to appear for sentencing
2 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Witch Hunt’: Trump spokesman lashes out after Trump ordered to appear for sentencing

Raw Story  

A spokesman for Donald Trump took aim at Judge Juan Merchan in a fiery statement after he ordered the incoming president to return to court for sentencing in his New York fraud case on Jan. 10. Trump communications director Steven Cheung on Friday hurled insults at Merchan, who ruled against Trump’s motion to dismiss the guilty verdict that resulted in …

Judge Merchan’s Plan to Sentence Trump Sends a Courageous But Likely Doomed Message
55 years, 2 months ago

Judge Merchan’s Plan to Sentence Trump Sends a Courageous But Likely Doomed Message

Slate  

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. Indeed, Defendant has gone to great lengths to broadcast on social media and other forums his lack of respect for judges, juries, grand juries and the justice system as a whole.” In a related scathing footnote, Judge Merchan accused …

'Banana republic!' MAGA melts down as judge sets sentencing in Trump's hush money case
2 months, 2 weeks ago

'Banana republic!' MAGA melts down as judge sets sentencing in Trump's hush money case

Raw Story  

Judge Juan Merchan issued a decision on the matter of President-elect Donald Trump's sentencing in the New York criminal hush money case on Friday, ordering the sentencing to move forward on Jan. 10, days ahead of Trump's inauguration. "JUST IN: Judge Juan Merchan has just ordered President Trump to be sentenced in his phony hush money case on January 10th …

'Stunning': Legal analyst shocked that judge scheduled sentencing for Trump
2 months, 2 weeks ago

'Stunning': Legal analyst shocked that judge scheduled sentencing for Trump

Raw Story  

Judge Juan Merchan ruled against Donald Trump's motion to dismiss the guilty verdict in the New York fraud case in which Trump was found guilty on 34 counts. The judge also took a moment to shame Trump's attorneys, saying, "There have, however, been instances when in written submissions, counsel has come dangerously close to crossing the line of zealous representation …

Judge upholds Trump's conviction, sets sentencing for Jan. 10
Top News
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Judge upholds Trump's conviction, sets sentencing for Jan. 10

LA Times  

Donald Trump appears at Manhattan criminal court during jury deliberations before his felony conviction in May. Merchan wrote that he sought to balance competing interests: Trump’s ability to govern “unencumbered” by the case, the U.S. Supreme Court’s July ruling on presidential immunity, the public’s expectation “that all are equal and no one is above the law,” and the importance of …

Judge orders Trump to be sentenced in hush money case on Jan. 10
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Judge orders Trump to be sentenced in hush money case on Jan. 10

Salon  

New York Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan has set a date for sentencing in President-elect Donald Trump’s hush money case. The planned sentencing hearing comes more than six months after a Manhattan jury found Trump guilty of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records to hide hush money payments to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. This sentence without consequences seemed …

Trump bashes ‘psychotic’ decision by Judge Merchan to hold him accountable in hush money case
3 months ago

Trump bashes ‘psychotic’ decision by Judge Merchan to hold him accountable in hush money case

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy After the judge overseeing his hush money trial refused to …

'Unfairly prosecuted': Trump quotes Biden's pardon arguments in bid to quash hush money case
3 months, 2 weeks ago

'Unfairly prosecuted': Trump quotes Biden's pardon arguments in bid to quash hush money case

Firstpost  

Donald Trump’s legal team has sought for dismissal of his Manhattan criminal hush-money case arguing President Joe Biden used similar reasoning to pardon his son, Hunter Biden Donald Trump's legal team is now arguing that the hush money case should be thrown out given his win in the US presidential election. Lawyers of Donald Trump have invoked Joe Biden’s decision …

President-elect Donald Trump’s lawyers urge judge to toss his hush money conviction
3 months, 2 weeks ago

President-elect Donald Trump’s lawyers urge judge to toss his hush money conviction

The Hindu  

President-elect Donald Trump’s lawyers formally asked a judge Monday to throw out his hush money criminal conviction, arguing continuing the case would present unconstitutional “disruptions to the institution of the Presidency”. In a filing made public Tuesday, Mr. Trump’s lawyers told Manhattan Judge Juan M. Merchan that dismissal is warranted because of the extraordinary circumstances of his impending return to …

Trump’s hush money sentencing indefinitely postponed as judge considers tossing conviction
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump’s hush money sentencing indefinitely postponed as judge considers tossing conviction

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The judge overseeing Donald Trump’s historic hush money trial has …

Judge in Donald Trump's hush money case delays sentencing indefinitely
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Judge in Donald Trump's hush money case delays sentencing indefinitely

Firstpost  

In a legal win for the President-elect, the judge in Donald Trump’s criminal hush money case ordered on Friday that his sentencing, which was set for next week, be delayed indefinitely, according to a report In a legal win for the President-elect, the judge in Donald Trump’s criminal hush money case ordered on Friday that his sentencing, which was set …

Trump's New York sentencing indefinitely postponed
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump's New York sentencing indefinitely postponed

Salon  

New York Supreme Court Judge Juan Merchan issued an order Friday that indefinitely postpones President-elect Donald Trump's sentencing in the Stormy Daniels hush money case. The order states that the court will grant a stay of sentencing, agreed to by both Trump and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, but it remains unclear if the case will now be entirely dismissed. …

'Not be dismissed': Legal experts react to latest developments in Trump criminal case
4 months ago

'Not be dismissed': Legal experts react to latest developments in Trump criminal case

Raw Story  

Legal analysts are responding to the situation in New York where Donald Trump is still set to be sentenced for a jury's guilty verdict on 34 felony counts — even though the case looks likely to be indefinitely postponed. "I think Judge Juan Merchan will probably go along with this but it's just, you know, a delaying the inevitable," said …

Trump’s NY 'sentencing should proceed promptly': Ex-federal prosecutor
4 months ago

Trump’s NY 'sentencing should proceed promptly': Ex-federal prosecutor

Raw Story  

As President-Elect Donald Trump and his attorneys seek to make the MAGA leader's legal cases disappear following his election victory, former federal prosecutor Randall Eliason makes the case for why Trump's New York hush money case sentencing should still move forward. "Out of an abundance of caution," Judge Juan "Merchan avoided a preelection sentencing that potentially could have influenced the …

What happens to Donald Trump’s criminal conviction? Here are a few ways it could go
Top News
4 months, 1 week ago

What happens to Donald Trump’s criminal conviction? Here are a few ways it could go

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Donald Trump’s election victory created a profound conundrum for the judge overseeing his criminal case in New York. Trump’s lawyers are urging Merchan to act “in the interests of justice” and rip up the verdict, the first criminal conviction of a former and now future U.S. president. Grant Trump’s immunity claim Another way Merchan could get rid …

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