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Donald Trump's Sentencing on 26 November: After Election
Donald Trump's sentencing in his Manhattan hush money criminal trial has been delayed until after the November 2024 presidential election. On Friday, Judge Juan Merchan announced that the sentencing would now take place on 26 November, citing "the unique time frame this matter currently finds itself in" as one of the reasons for the delay. Trump, the Republican presidential candidate, has managed to postpone his sentencing through various legal maneuvers. The sentencing was originally scheduled for 18 September, following his conviction in May on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. This historic verdict marked the first time a sitting or former president of the United States has been convicted of a crime. In his decision, Judge Merchan emphasized that the case requires "a sentencing hearing that is entirely focused on the verdict of the jury." He stressed the importance of ensuring that the jury's verdict is "respected and addressed in a manner that is not diluted by the enormity of the upcoming presidential election." By setting the sentencing three weeks after the 5 November election, the judge aims to "avoid any appearance—however unwarranted—that the proceeding has been affected by or seeks to affect the approaching presidential election in which the Defendant is a candidate." He reaffirmed that the court remains "a fair, impartial, and apolitical institution." Trump faces the possibility of up to four years in prison, but Judge Merchan has the discretion to impose a lesser punishment, such as a fine, probation, or a shorter jail term. Prosecutors accused Trump of concealing a payment to silence Stormy Daniels, a former adult-film star, during the final days of his 2016 election campaign. Daniels testified that she and Trump had a sexual encounter and that she accepted $130,000 from his former lawyer before the election to keep quiet about it. Prosecutors argued that Trump broke election law by disguising the payment as legal expenses. Trump's sentencing was initially set for July but was delayed after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling granted presidents some immunity from criminal prosecution for "official acts." This ruling led Judge Merchan to grant a further delay to allow both parties to prepare arguments on the implications of the Supreme Court's decision, with a final decision on those implications expected on 12 November. While Judge Merchan has already dismissed some of Trump's lawyers' arguments for delay as "unsubstantiated grievances," he noted that sentencing hearings are routinely delayed in other cases for various reasons, such as personal circumstances or scheduling conflicts. He stated that there is "no reason why this Defendant should be treated differently than any other" given the unique circumstances of the case. The judge also expressed hope that his decision to delay the sentencing would "dispel any suggestion" that the court's actions were influenced by political considerations. Trump has consistently maintained his innocence, telling Fox News that the "case should be dead." On his social media platform, Truth Social, he reiterated his claims of innocence, calling the case a "witch hunt" and a "political attack." He wrote that the case "should be rightfully terminated" as he prepares for "the Most Important Election in the History of our Country." A spokesperson for Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, whose office brought the charges against Trump, stated that his team was "ready for sentencing on the new date set by the court." If Trump were to return to the White House, he would have the power to pardon himself of any federal crimes. However, the New York case, as well as the election interference case in Georgia, involves state charges, and presidents do not have the authority to pardon individuals convicted in state courts. Credit: BBC 2024-09-07 Get the ASEAN NOW daily NEWSLETTER - Click HERE to subscribe -
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Lawsuit Challenges Paetongtarn’s PM Status Over Thavi Appointment
Of course . Uncertain ... means ... may be ... ' May be ' means probably never . -
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Liz Cheney Endorses Kamala Harris, Citing Threat of Trump
And exactly what role did President citizen Trump play in Putin taking Crimea under Obama? Years before Trump was even in politics. You should go in and get checked for the syndrome. -
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Driver in Shock as Massive Tree Crushes Car: Miraculous Escape Credited to Amulet
Well that's it, I'm wearing my Luang Pu Thuat from now on! -
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Destination Thailand Visa Gains Popularity Among Expats
Do you know what documentation ? Is it a bank statement from home country, a statement from the country you apply in . If its anything like an OA retire visa, you cant apply in one country and show savings in another. -
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Often electricity outage and undervoltage
Might pay to check. Only way to lose power to half your house is with your distribution board / final sub-circuits otherwise. -
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Lawsuit Challenges Paetongtarn’s PM Status Over Thavi Appointment
Bravo , that is the way to go in the present situation . Sue them as much as possible . especially by the Constitutional Court , the one that dissolved the MFP ... But wait ... the members of the CC are all bought cronies of somebody influential ....? No Justice to be expected there ... -
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Latest developments and discussion of recent events in the Ukraine War
A Russian Language Video has been removed as has a post containing a quote and link from a Paywall site. "All video content must be from a credible media source, and in English. Foreign languages, even with subtitles, are not permitted." -
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The 'noise gardener' problem at my condo
Obviously when they need to cut down or trim trees there will be noise, that can't continue so relax. The gardener at my place works quietly but trees have already been removed because they were dangerous. Thais don't like trees, see Beach road Pattaya
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