Slate News Amicus SPECIAL: Trump Guilty on All 34 Counts
May 31, 2024
Slate’s Jeremy Stahl discusses Trump's 34 guilty counts in hush money trial. They explore the verdict, potential consequences, and why jail time is unlikely soon. The podcast delves into Trump's courtroom reactions, public responses, and implications for the rule of law.
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Complex Nesting of Crimes Clarified
- The jury had to understand nested crimes: falsified records to conceal a crime to interfere with the 2016 election.
- The unlawful act was classified as a conspiracy to illegally influence the election involving Trump, Cohen, and Pekker.
Sentencing: Probation Likely Over Prison
- Sentencing is set for July 11, with prison unlikely due to practical issues.
- Trump may face severe probation or home confinement, with appeals extending the process.
Trump's Somber Courtroom Reaction
- Trump appeared glum and nervous after negative testimony and was stone-faced at the verdict announcement.
- His attorneys whispered anxiously; there was street jubilation outside the courthouse.