Ep. 1976 - Trump CONVICTED Of 34 Felonies. Pray For The Republic.
The Ben Shapiro Show
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Using guilty pleas of associates to establish guilt
Prosecutors used guilty pleas of Cohen and non-prosecution agreements of others to argue Trump's guilt in campaign crimes, despite him not being formally charged. The judge restricted Trump from claiming innocence due to absence of federal charges. The case relies on associating Trump with crimes of his guilty associates even though he was not tried or indicted for the specific charges. This strategy may convert a misdemeanor to felony under New York state law, presenting a unique legal argument.
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