Judge rules president-elect Donald Trump must be sentenced in 'hush money' trial

A judge has ruled president-elect Donald Trump must be sentenced on January 10 in the criminal case in which he was convicted on charges involving "hush money" paid to an adult film actress, adding that he is not inclined to impose a jail sentence.

Judge Juan Merchan said he denied Trump's motion to dismiss the case due to his presidential election victory. The judge said the Republican may appear for the sentencing, which will take place just 10 days before his inauguration, either in-person or virtually.

Judge Merchan wrote that a sentence of "unconditional discharge" — meaning no custody, monetary fine, or probation — would be "the most viable solution".

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I guess no one else was going to post it, so I guess I will. Looks like Donald Trump will enter the White House officially as a convicted criminal.

idk, don’t think it’s going to make a whole lot of difference, since like it or not Trumps the President of the US for the next 4 years. Still though, the balls on this Judge, didn’t personally think he’d go though with it if Trump won. But apparently he isn’t backing down.

a reply to: JadedGhost

He's getting paid off. This side show will be tossed on appeal and Marchan may well find himself without a law license for misconduct.

Oh no! 🤣

a reply to: JadedGhost

since congress has a slush fund to pay people off with tax payer money as long as they sign the NDA... I cant be bothered to care much over this.

The thread that is dedicated to the case was updated.

a reply to: JadedGhost

The walls are closing in.

He is dismissing the case the during sentencing he stated so himself.
a reply to: JadedGhost

As said: The case being fulfilled with sentencing opens the door for Appeal. Appeal can't be filed until sentencing. If this does not get dismissed, all the irregularities and probable illegal/unconstitutional divots will be exposed and ruled on.


(from Nov, 22 2024)

originally posted by: xuenchen
a reply to: WeMustCare

Merchan is setting up their exit strategy. The case will be dismissed eventually. They will milk it for what it's worth (which ain't much but they have to answer to somebody soon enough 😁)

One Merchan strategy is to not sentence Trump. An Appeal can't be filed until after sentencing. Brilliant because the case gets dismissed on Appeal anyway and THAT is the embarrassing part they need to avoid. 😀

[`~
Jury instructions were biased and prejudice
Indictment wasn't clear on the charges (denying due process etc)
Some evidence and witnesses were conflicted with Presidential Immunity etc
etc etc
~`]

originally posted by: Athetos
He is dismissing the case the during sentencing he stated so himself.
a reply to: JadedGhost

No, that’s not what he said. He said the conviction will stand but there won’t be a strong penalty applied. Maybe none at all. Certainly no jail time.

Being found guilty of a crime is a separate issue from how much someone is punished for having committed the crime. The jury decides whether someone is guilty or not. The judge decides what the penalty is or is not.

a reply to: Boomer1947

.. .. .. and The Appeals Court(s) decide(s) if a Jury conviction stands or gets reversed 😊

a reply to: xuenchen

Yes. But not the trial Judge after a jury convicts, was the point.

originally posted by: Boomer1947

originally posted by: Athetos
He is dismissing the case the during sentencing he stated so himself.
a reply to: JadedGhost

No, that’s not what he said. He said the conviction will stand but there won’t be a strong penalty applied. Maybe none at all. Certainly no jail time.

Being found guilty of a crime is a separate issue from how much someone is punished for having committed the crime. The jury decides whether someone is guilty or not. The judge decides what the penalty is or is not.

J
Just cause the judge says he won’t jail Trump, I’m fairly certain he will try to jail Trump 🤣😂🙂

a reply to: Dalamax

Why? He was very clear about it.

I Know that you want everything that can Possibly happen to happen to
President Trump.
This is all a Pile of Donkey Crap and he will come out Smelling like a Rose.
You just Hide and Watch.

a reply to: JadedGhost

originally posted by: Dalamax

originally posted by: Boomer1947

originally posted by: Athetos
He is dismissing the case the during sentencing he stated so himself.
a reply to: JadedGhost

No, that’s not what he said. He said the conviction will stand but there won’t be a strong penalty applied. Maybe none at all. Certainly no jail time.

Being found guilty of a crime is a separate issue from how much someone is punished for having committed the crime. The jury decides whether someone is guilty or not. The judge decides what the penalty is or is not.

J
Just cause the judge says he won’t jail Trump, I’m fairly certain he will try to jail Trump 🤣😂🙂

You should bet money on that if you’re fairly certain. $50 wins over $3k if Trump goes to prison, which the judge could do for at least a day before people get involved.

But he won’t even try, evident that he’s allowing a virtual trial.

If jail is on the table, you go to court.

originally posted by: DOCTORNO
a reply to: JadedGhost

He's getting paid off. This side show will be tossed on appeal and Marchan may well find himself without a law license for misconduct.

Already known that his daughter was talking money from democrats prior to election.

Arrest the f*cker for election interference, convict him, jail him, seize all his assets like we do drug dealers, then once out of prision, strip of law licnece and citizenship and SHIP THE C*CKSUCKER BACK TO HIS NATIVE #HOLE OF COLUMBIA.

a reply to: JadedGhost

Merchan, tossing all judicial ethics aside, doubles down on stupid as he makes his final bid for his own medal of freedom before sleepy Joe goes to a home.

It’s a bold strategy Cotton, let’s see if it pays off for him.
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Democrats corrupted swamp, wants a conviction on Trump any way they can, the case in GA fell out due to Fannis corruption case.

So all it was left is NY judge, but is ok, let him do it, Trump will still be president. Democrats wants the electorate to change their votes.

All that is happening to Trump shows the corruption and how low and dirty democrats are.

They are a danger to America; it should never be allowed for the democratic party corruption to take hold of America again in government.

I hope investigations will be started to see where the money is flowing from to pay for willing corrupted prosecutors and Soro backed judges.