Guests Norm Eisen and Melissa Murray discuss the guilty verdict in the Manhattan election interference trial of Donald Trump. Topics include courtroom reactions, political fallout, sentencing, possible appeal, and implications for future elections.
Donald Trump found guilty on all 34 felony counts related to election interference.
Sentencing of Trump scheduled before the Republican National Convention with uncertain jail time prospects.
Possibility of appeal and implications of serving as a convicted felon president raise constitutional concerns.
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Trump Found Guilty on All 34 Felony Counts
Donald J. Trump, the former president, was found guilty on all 34 felony counts related to falsifying business records to influence the 2016 election unlawfully. The jury decision came after only eight hours of deliberation, leading to Trump being convicted as a felon just days before the Republican National Convention nomination.
Sentencing Scheduled for July 11th
Donald Trump is set to be sentenced on July 11th, just days before the Republican National Convention. The sentencing process includes an interview with the probation department to prepare a pre-sentencing report that will assist Judge Mershan in determining the appropriate sanction.
Likelihood of Jail Sentence Debated
The possibility of a jail sentence for Trump remains uncertain. Factors like his lack of a criminal history, potential probation or house arrest conditions, and the judge's reluctance to impose jail time for violations indicate a range of possible outcomes, with jail time seeming less probable.
Appeals Process and Potential Constitutional Challenges
Following the verdict, Trump's defense has the option to file an appeal within a specified timeframe. The appeals process may involve challenging various trial decisions, and the case could progress through New York's state appellate courts and potentially to the Supreme Court. Questions arise about serving a sentence during a presidential term if Trump were to prevail in a future election, highlighting unique constitutional considerations.
Discussion of Post-Conviction Scenarios and Political Impact
Post-verdict, considerations involve potential post-conviction scenarios, such as Trump's appeals, sentencing outcomes, and implications if he were to win a future presidential election. The unprecedented situation of a convicted felon serving as president raises constitutional concerns and could impact the political landscape.
A jury of Donald Trump's peers finds him guilty on all 34 counts in the Manhattan election interference trial. CNN Legal Analyst Norm Eisen shares what it was like in the courtroom when the verdict came down, and Jon and Dan talk about the political fallout and which voters the conviction might sway. Then, Strict Scrutiny co-host Melissa Murray joins the show to talk about next steps for sentencing and possible appeal.
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