FiveThirtyEight Politics What Happens To Trump's Legal Cases Now?
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Dec 12, 2024 In this engaging discussion, Jessica Roth, a law professor and former federal prosecutor, sheds light on Donald Trump's complex legal landscape. She dives into the implications of his felony conviction for falsifying business records and the challenges of presidential immunity in ongoing cases. Roth also examines significant civil liabilities, including Trump's inflated asset claims, and the potential impact of recent pardons by President Biden. Tune in for a deep dive into the intertwining of law and politics surrounding a former president.
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Trump's Legal Troubles and Re-Election
- Trump's criminal cases would be dismissed if he were re-elected.
- This prediction from February 2024 has largely come true.
Dismissal of Federal Cases
- Two federal criminal cases against Trump have been dismissed.
- These dismissals are not based on merit, but on DOJ policy against prosecuting a sitting president.
New York Felony Conviction
- Trump's New York felony conviction was the first for a former president.
- The judge delayed sentencing, and several motions are now pending.