The Trump Arrest thread

"The Department of Justice chose not to prosecute. Bragg’s own predecessor declined to prosecute. He is attempting to bootstrap the federal crime into a state case. And if that is the basis for the indictment, I think it’s rather outrageous. I think it’s legally pathetic.” law professor Jonathan Turley

Legally pathetic, and suicidal for the Democrat party.

Quote: Wizard

I'm going to withhold judgement until I see what he is indicted for. I'm not an attorney, but I don't see any crime from what I've seen in the media so far. Initially, this has a similar political circus stench as the Clinton impeachment.

Admirable. Withholding judgment is nearly impossible for most of us when it comes to Trump. I’ll try to do the same. I don’t know if it’s possible to assemble an impartial jury for this case. Maybe bipartisan is the best you can do.

Get Trumpies on the jury and there will be no conviction.

Voir dire could be interesting; I suspect Trumpies will try to hide the fact to avoid being challenged for cause.

You better believe jury consultants will be examining social media posts by possible jurors to see where their sympathies lie.

I'm thinking about buying a red MAGA hat.

I wasn't previously.

I'd make sure the transaction couldn't be traced though.

Because Trump is the only one standing in the way of us and them.

Quote: Evenbob

Legally pathetic, and suicidal for the Democrat party.

The guys whose political predictions are ALWAYS WRONG are at it again.

I think the Dems will be happy to sit back and watch this unfold. Not particularly worried about righties predicting their party’s suicide.

Do you people really think this will go to a jury? I don't see any way that it is either not dropped or a plea deal is reached.

Quote: DRich

Do you people really think this will go to a jury? I don't see any way that it is either not dropped or a plea deal is reached.

I think Trump may insist on a jury for publicity. He is going to enjoy the circus. It will basically turn into the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard trial, massive viewership with all news channels covering and streaming it nonstop.

I would say a plea would be ideal, because we would still get a guilty conviction against Trump (which is good for America), and avoid the circus. But, I think Trump will push for a long drawn-out trial (and demand cameras in the courtroom). (Though I hope you are right.)

My opinion of Trump is that he probably feels that there is no such thing as bad publicity, so he would love a jury trial with news media. Now if his legal team and campaign managers agree with that will be another story (though how much influence anyone has over Trump, who knows.)

But, that is my suspicion of what Trump wants.

Quote: DRich

Do you people really think this will go to a jury? I don't see any way that it is either not dropped or a plea deal is reached.

I don't see what kind of plea deal is going to benefit Trump. He said he's an innocent man.

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AP sources: Former President Donald Trump faces at least one felony charge in New York hush money probe

Better stock up on popcorn for next week…

Quote: DoubleGold

Trump is the only one standing in the way of us and them.

"Them"