Donald Trump's Hush-Money Trial Looms: A Historic Precedent 25 March

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In a landmark legal showdown, former US President Donald Trump is gearing up for his first-ever criminal trial, slated to commence next month. The trial, set to kick off on March 25th in New York, will see Trump defending himself against allegations of orchestrating a hush-money cover-up.

 

During a pre-trial hearing on Thursday, Trump, 77, appeared in court seeking to either dismiss or delay the proceedings. However, Judge Juan Merchan remained unmoved by arguments positing that the trial's timing would impede Trump's potential presidential campaign. Trump expressed his discontent with the decision outside the courtroom, labeling the trial's scheduling as a "disgrace" and questioning the feasibility of running for election while being ensnared in courtroom proceedings.

 

The charges against Trump, brought forth by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, include 34 counts of fraud. It's alleged that Trump falsified business records to conceal payments made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, purportedly in exchange for her silence regarding an alleged affair with Trump during his presidential candidacy in 2016. Trump vehemently denies the allegations of an affair with Daniels.

 

The trial marks the first step in what promises to be a complex legal battle. One of the initial challenges discussed during the hearing was the selection of a jury. Given Trump's global notoriety and the intense political polarization surrounding him, both sides grappled with how to ensure a fair and impartial jury. Prosecutors expressed a desire to include questions in the jury screening process regarding

controversial topics such as belief in election fraud, affiliation with extremist groups like QAnon or Antifa, and consumption of right-wing media. Meanwhile, the defense proposed inquiries about jurors' political affiliations and exposure to key figures and narratives related to the case.

 

This trial is just one of four criminal cases looming over Trump, indicating the legal challenges he faces as he navigates the aftermath of his presidency. Simultaneously, in Georgia, another legal battle ensues, with prosecutor Fani Willis facing misconduct allegations as she leads an election fraud case against Trump in the state.

 

As Trump braces for this historic trial, the legal proceedings are poised to have significant ramifications not only for the former president but also for the broader political landscape of the United States.

 

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[mikebike]

20 minutes ago, Social Media said:

In a landmark legal showdown...  ...As Trump braces for this historic trial

🤣🤣🤣 How is something happening evey week still reported as "landmark".

 

Anyway, it is a standard fraud case. He allegedly, illegally, used campaign funds and reported them as "legal fees", rather than what they were intended for.

 

Landmark my behind. SOP for 45 for his entire life. If he had never run for Prez, he could have continued to to teflon... Now, not so much. 

Edited February 15 by mikebike

[flyingtlger]

Lock him up and throw away the keys.

It would be for the good of mankind.....

 

[Tug]

This one’s criminal and is a perfect illustration of what an insufferable cad he is I’m so tired of this cancer of a human being in the news day in and day out lock him up!!!

[jerrymahoney]

9 minutes ago, Tug said:

This one’s criminal and is a perfect illustration of what an insufferable cad he is I’m so tired of this cancer of a human being in the news day in and day out lock him up!!!

Here are the 34 charges against Trump and what they mean

 

If convicted of the felony bookkeeping fraud charge, Trump faces up to four years in prison for each count. The judge could impose consecutive sentences, meaning Trump would have to serve them one after the other.

The charge does not carry a mandatory prison sentence, however. Even if convicted on all counts, Trump would not necessarily face jail time. As a first-time offender with no criminal record, legal experts say, it is uncertain whether the former president and 2024 White House candidate would be sentenced to prison if convicted.

 

https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2023/04/04/trump-charges-34-counts-felony/

[thaibeachlovers]

Trump will likely use the court to campaign, using the case to prove how the judicial system has been weaponised against him.

IMO he will gain many, many more votes over it.

[Danderman123]

9 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said:

Trump will likely use the court to campaign, using the case to prove how the judicial system has been weaponised against him.

IMO he will gain many, many more votes over it.

If convicted, he will lose some votes from independents.

 

There's always the possibility that Melania will kill Trump after Stormy Daniels testifies.

Edited February 16 by Danderman123

[uttradit]

9 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said:

Trump will likely use the court to campaign, using the case to prove how the judicial system has been weaponised against him.

IMO he will gain many, many more votes over it.

Yes he will. While Crooked Joe gets let off because he has dementia. No doubt Joe has taken bribes from Ukraine as well. Common knowledge. 

[Danderman123]

36 minutes ago, uttradit said:

No doubt Joe has taken bribes from Ukraine as well. Common knowledge. 

Unfortunately for you, there is no evidence to support your fantasy.

 

More to the point, you don't seem to know anything about Ukraine, Biden, or the people who feed your talking points:

 

Former FBI informant charged with lying about the Bidens’ role in Ukraine business

 

Your statement is based on fraudulent Russian claims.

Edited February 16 by Danderman123

[jerrymahoney]

54 minutes ago, uttradit said:

No doubt Joe has taken bribes from Ukraine as well. Common knowledge. 

The charges here against Trump are for giving bribes, not taking them

[BKKKevin]

1 hour ago, uttradit said:

No doubt Joe has taken bribes from Ukraine as well. Common knowledge. 

 

Common Conspiracy Theory to be more precise... 

 

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/15/us/politics/fbi-informant-bidens-ukraine.html

Edited February 16 by BKKKevin

[Danderman123]

44 minutes ago, jerrymahoney said:

The charges here against Trump are for giving bribes, not taking them

in what case is Trump charged with bribery?

[ThailandRyan]

12 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said:

Trump will likely use the court to campaign, using the case to prove how the judicial system has been weaponised against him.

IMO he will gain many, many more votes over it.

Yet if it was you or I we would have gone trial already and been convicted. The Justice he is being served is not a weaponization of anything when a crime has been committed.  

[Danderman123]

14 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said:

Trump will likely use the court to campaign, using the case to prove how the judicial system has been weaponised against him.

 

Trump fluffers here may believe you, but no normal person would believe that a person indicted in 4 different court districts for 91 felonies is the victim of political persecution. 4 different grand juries indicted Trump, based on the evidence, not political instructions.

 

 

[jerrymahoney]

4 hours ago, Danderman123 said:

in what case is Trump charged with bribery?

OK I will restate: In the NY criminal case, Trump is accused of being on the paying end, not the receiving end.

[jerrymahoney]

3 hours ago, Danderman123 said:

Trump fluffers here may believe you, but no normal person would believe that a person indicted in 4 different court districts for 91 felonies is the victim of political persecution. 4 different grand juries indicted Trump, based on the evidence, not political instructions.

 

 

Solomon "Sol" Wachtler (born April 29, 1930) is an American lawyer and Republican politician. He was Chief Judge of the New York Court of Appeals from 1985 to 1992.

 

The same month as his appointment, Wachtler was quoted by the New York Daily News as saying that "district attorneys now have so much influence on grand juries that 'by and large' they could get them to 'indict a ham sandwich.

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sol_Wachtler

Edited February 16 by jerrymahoney

[Tug]

The judge in this case just put in for  a gag order to lessen the threats against the courts their personal,any wittnesses ect ect as we all know trump is at want to do.hope it’s granted!