{"id":1512058,"date":"2025-01-06T17:20:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-06T22:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bugaluu.com\/news\/?p=1512058"},"modified":"2025-01-06T17:20:00","modified_gmt":"2025-01-06T22:20:00","slug":"the-lawfare-sentencing-of-trump-on-january-10-will-backfire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bugaluu.com\/news\/the-lawfare-sentencing-of-trump-on-january-10-will-backfire\/1512058\/","title":{"rendered":"The Lawfare Sentencing Of Trump On January 10 Will Backfire"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Lawfare Sentencing Of Trump On January 10 Will Backfire<\/span><\/p>\n

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Update (1220ET):<\/strong><\/em> President-Elect Donald Trump is attempting to halt proceedings in his business records case, with his attorneys stating that they intend to file an appeal to reverse a decision setting sentencing for Jan. 10.<\/strong><\/p>\n

His request came on Jan. 6, just days after Merchan\u2019s decision on Jan. 3.<\/p>\n

Trump\u2019s lawyers argued that their appeal should trigger what\u2019s known as an automatic stay, or pause, in the proceedings. If that doesn\u2019t happen, they argued, Merchan should then grant a pause and prevent sentencing from happening on Friday as scheduled.<\/p>\n

\u201cToday, President Trump\u2019s legal team moved to stop the unlawful sentencing in the Manhattan D.A.\u2019s Witch Hunt,\u201d Trump\u2019s spokesperson, Steven Cheung, said. <\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cThe Supreme Court\u2019s historic decision on Immunity, the state constitution of New York, and other established legal precedent mandate that this meritless hoax be immediately dismissed.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

As a reminder, in December, Merchan rejected Trump\u2019s various immunity-related objections to the evidence used during trial.<\/p>\n

*\u00a0 *\u00a0 *<\/p>\n

As MishTalk.com’s Mike Shedlock detailed earlier,<\/em><\/a> <\/em>MAGA supporters rail against Trump\u2019s sentencing ahead of his inauguration. Instead, they should be pleased.<\/strong> <\/em><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s discuss why…<\/em><\/p>\n

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Sentencing on January 10<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Politico reports\u00a0Trump Will Be Sentenced but Won\u2019t Get Jail Time<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A New York judge plans to sentence Donald Trump on Jan. 10 for his criminal hush money conviction, rejecting efforts by the president-elect to sweep aside a jury\u2019s verdict that found him guilty of 34 felony counts.<\/p>\n

But Justice Juan Merchan indicated he will not sentence Trump to prison time, acknowledging that incarceration is not a \u201cpracticable\u201d option. And the judge said Trump may attend the sentencing virtually rather than reporting to court in person.<\/p>\n

The long-delayed sentencing \u2014 unless a higher court blocks it \u2014 will force Trump to revisit the sordid hush money case just 10 days before his inauguration. And by maintaining the jury\u2019s verdict, Merchan all but ensured that Trump will take office with his sole criminal conviction still on his record.<\/p>\n

In an\u00a018-page decision<\/a>\u00a0Friday, Merchan ruled that the Supreme Court\u2019s\u00a0July decision on presidential immunity<\/a>\u00a0does not shield Trump from facing sentencing for the conviction. And the judge rejected Trump\u2019s arguments that the entire case should be thrown out in light of his victory in the 2024 election, calling the suggestion an affront to the justice system.<\/p>\n

Merchan also sharply criticized Trump for his \u201cdisdain\u201d for the legal process. In addition to continually criticizing the case itself, Trump repeatedly argued for Merchan to recuse himself, claiming the judge was biased. During the trial, he disobeyed the judge\u2019s gag order and often appeared to fall asleep in court.<\/p>\n

Democrats Cheer, for Now<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Sentencing ahead of the inauguration will let Democrats claim Trump will take office with his sole criminal conviction on his record.<\/p>\n

I view this as mostly good news.<\/p>\n

Q: Why?<\/em><\/p>\n

A: Sentencing now will speed up the appeals process.<\/em><\/p>\n

This is a sham trial that never should have happened. And the mistakes made by Merchan ensure the case will be tossed out.<\/p>\n

Had Merchan delayed sentencing, Democrats might have held sentencing over Trump for four more years.<\/p>\n

Hunter Biden Convicted<\/strong><\/h2>\n

On June 11, I commented\u00a0Hunter Biden Convicted, Unlike Trump, Hunter\u2019s Conviction Won\u2019t Be Overturned<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Hey Joe, how does it feel to have a son convicted of a felony? For now you can call Trump a felon, but that won\u2019t last due to numerous and flagrant judicial errors.<\/p>\n

Trump Found Guilty \u2013 a Travesty of Justice for America<\/strong><\/h2>\n

I commented on Trump in my post\u00a0Trump Found Guilty \u2013 a Travesty of Justice for America<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

I Am Outraged<\/strong><\/p>\n

I am outraged but not surprised. But the hypocrites will cheer hoping for a knockout.<\/p>\n

They will say \u201cNo one is above the law\u201d. Indeed. But no one should be beneath the law either.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Every effort has been made to put Joe Biden, Hunter Biden, and Hillary Clinton above the law. And every effort has been made to put Trump beneath the law, including judicial instructions.<\/p>\n

Everyone should be outraged. The trial was unfair because there should not have been a trial at all. The judge\u2019s actions were outrageous.<\/p>\n

Pardon vs Overturned Conviction<\/strong><\/h2>\n

President Biden lied about Hunter. Then is a disgraceful move, the president pardoned his son.<\/p>\n

However, accepting a pardon implies guilt. Hunter won\u2019t go to prison where he belongs. But no one can say he wasn\u2019t guilty.<\/strong><\/p>\n

If New York Governor Kathy Hochul offers Trump a pardon, he should refuse it on grounds of innocence.<\/p>\n

And as soon as the Trump conviction is overturned, and it will be, no one will be able to call Trump a felon.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sentencing now will speed up an appeal, and the conviction will be tossed, hopefully with prejudice.<\/p>\n

So let the hypocrites have another month or whatever of bragging. Then reality will set in with an easy overturn on multiple grounds.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Tyler Durden<\/a><\/span>
\nMon, 01\/06\/2025 – 12:20<\/span><\/p>\n

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