GUILTY NY - Ex-President Donald Trump, charged with 34 criminal counts of falsifying business records, Apr 2023, Trial 25 Mar 2024 #4

[Smelly Squirrel]

2nd Circuit rejects Donald Trump's request to halt postconviction proceedings in hush money case

A federal appeals court has rejected Donald Trump’s request to halt postconviction proceedings in his hush money criminal case, leaving a key ruling and the former president’s sentencing on track for after the November election.

apnews.com

 

[Smelly Squirrel]

In a letter released Friday, Merchan cited a desire to avoid any appearance of trying to affect the approaching presidential election, but as a practical matter, it looks like the Manhattan district attorney’s office was mostly responsible for this result.

Prosecutors told Merchan several weeks ago that they did not oppose Trump’s request to delay the sentencing beyond the November election.

The result also diminishes the likelihood of a much-anticipated reckoning over whether Trump should spend some time in prison as a result of his conviction .... Indeed, if the day ever arrives when Trump is sentenced .... he has earned himself a few months behind bars.

https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2024/09/06/trump-sentencing-delay-merchan-00177816

Delaying sentencing gives way more of the appearance of trying to affect the election than not delaying, since delaying is giving special treatment imo. But legal experts have also said that the postponement removes the possibility of the Supreme Court interfering with the case and prevents any more possible delays.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1832110967452529025

https://twitter.com/x/status/1832135280440095053

 

[SouthAussie]

"Former President Donald Trump this summer offered a financial incentive to adult film star Stormy Daniels if she agreed to keep quiet about Trump — including about the relationship that became the center of the hush money payments that ended up the subject of a New York criminal trial — ahead of this November’s election, MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow reported on Wednesday."

MSNBC obtained emails from Daniels’ lawyer showing Trump’s team attempting to negotiate her silence ahead of November.


Citing a call and documents from Daniels’ lawyer reviewed by MSNBC, Maddow said that “this time,” Trump and his attorney were “apparently planning to launder the new hush money payment to Stormy Daniels through the payment of a legal judgment.”

Trump Once Again Tries to Silence Stormy Daniels

 

[Inthedetails]

"Former President Donald Trump this summer offered a financial incentive to adult film star Stormy Daniels if she agreed to keep quiet about Trump — including about the relationship that became the center of the hush money payments that ended up the subject of a New York criminal trial — ahead of this November’s election, MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow reported on Wednesday."

MSNBC obtained emails from Daniels’ lawyer showing Trump’s team attempting to negotiate her silence ahead of November.


Citing a call and documents from Daniels’ lawyer reviewed by MSNBC, Maddow said that “this time,” Trump and his attorney were “apparently planning to launder the new hush money payment to Stormy Daniels through the payment of a legal judgment.”

Trump Once Again Tries to Silence Stormy Daniels

Wait, what?! THIS summer as in 2024?

 

[SouthAussie]

Wait, what?! THIS summer as in 2024?

Yes, the email (letter of offer from the law offices of Harry J Ross) was sent to Stormy's lawyers on 25th July 2024.

It offered to reduce the legal fees that they are suing Stormy for, if she agreed to make no private or public statements about "past interactions with trump" - or about his businesses, his affiliates, or his suitability as a candidate.

(I have seen the actual letter - with address redactions - on Daily Kos.)

imo

 

[Inthedetails]

Yes, the email (letter of offer from the law offices of Harry J Ross) was sent to Stormy's lawyers on 25th July 2024.

It offered to reduce the legal fees that they are suing Stormy for, if she agreed to make no private or public statements about "past interactions with trump" - or about his businesses, his affiliates, or his suitability as a candidate.

(I have seen the actual letter - with address redactions - on Daily Kos.)

imo

Weird.

jmo

 

[Kemug]

So a "financial incentive" to keep quiet is not a bribe, or hush money? Words fail me.

 

[Kemug]

As I said a number of moons ago, whatever happened to integrity?

 

[Inthedetails]

As I said a number of moons ago, whatever happened to integrity?

I would venture it's still around, as evidenced by the people who abhor the crimes the defendant has committed and the lack of integrity he demonstrates.

jmo

 

[SouthAussie]

Trump's most pressing legal issue following the election is his Nov. 26 sentencing on 34 felony counts for falsifying business records to cover up a 2016 hush money payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels.

The sentencing could still proceed in November if Trump wins the election, though the new circumstances could influence Judge Merchan's decision, according to Boston College law professor Jeffrey Cohen. Merchan could opt to impose a lighter sentence -- such as a day of probation -- or opt to delay the sentence until Trump leaves office.

Trump's lawyers could also attempt to delay the sentencing in light of the outcome of the election, and the former president still has multiple outstanding legal efforts to delay the case.

What happens to Trump's criminal cases after his election win?

As Donald Trump seeks a return to the White House, here's what could happen in each of his four criminal cases should he be reelected, versus what he faces if he's not.

abcnews.go.com

 

[Dotta]

"Trump criminal cases brought by Jack Smith set to be closed before he enters White House."​

Trump's federal criminal cases set to be CLOSED

The move would confirm the DOJ is sticking with the precedent that no sitting president can be prosecuted.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[Inthedetails]

"Trump criminal cases brought by Jack Smith set to be closed before he enters White House."​

Trump's federal criminal cases set to be CLOSED

The move would confirm the DOJ is sticking with the precedent that no sitting president can be prosecuted.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Stick a fork in it. It's done.

jmo

 

[SouthAussie]

"Trump criminal cases brought by Jack Smith set to be closed before he enters White House."​

Trump's federal criminal cases set to be CLOSED

The move would confirm the DOJ is sticking with the precedent that no sitting president can be prosecuted.

www.dailymail.co.uk

This case is a state case, Dotta. Not a federal case and not prosecuted by Jack Smith. Trump was found guilty and convicted of this crime back in May, this year.

 

[Dotta]

This case is a state case, Dotta. Not a federal case and not prosecuted by Jack Smith. Trump was found guilty and convicted of this crime back in May, this year.

Oops!
My bad
I don't follow this thread, Sorry!

 

[Bounceycat]

Even more curious now how sentencing will go later this month... JMO

 

[Dotta]

Even more curious now how sentencing will go later this month... JMO

Still facing jail, Trump now could get just 'tongue lashing'

New York Judge Juan Merchan now must decide whether to sentence the president-elect to jail November 26. Some experts now think he will deliver a tongue lashing instead.

www.dailymail.co.uk

I hope this is the right thread

 

[Niner]

Per my notes - for THIS case -

Tuesday, 11/12/24 - @ 10am – Issue Judge’s Ruling Decision (re immunity).
Tuesday, 11/26/24 - @10am – Sentencing hearing [reset from 9/18/24].

 

[Niner]

Still facing jail, Trump now could get just 'tongue lashing'

New York Judge Juan Merchan now must decide whether to sentence the president-elect to jail November 26. Some experts now think he will deliver a tongue lashing instead.

www.dailymail.co.uk

I hope this is the right thread

and don't worry about which thread - I get confused too.... way too many....

 

[Smelly Squirrel]

dbm, wrong thread

 

[Smelly Squirrel]

dbm, wrong thread