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ihaveaquestion

(2,684 posts)
1. I don't believe Trump will go to prison if found guilty in the NY fraud trial case.
Wed May 22, 2024, 12:01 PM
May 22

I'm not a lawyer, but I'm guessing the judge has wide discretion on sentencing and will opt for something short of incarceration... not even house arrest.

Martin68

(23,399 posts)
3. House arrest would put a real dent in Trump's campaigning...
Wed May 22, 2024, 01:00 PM
May 22

Not to mention the humiliation of wearing an ankle monitor. Even within the luxurious confines of Mara al Lago he would chafe at any restriction on his ability to leave his residence a will. He wouldn't be able to play (cheat at) golf!

Martin68

(23,399 posts)
2. The analysis makes sense to me. He displayed leniency for the crime of contempt, but could take a very different view
Wed May 22, 2024, 12:57 PM
May 22

if Trump is convicted of the actual crime for which he is being tried. I certainly hope so. I also hope there are no ringers on the jury.

DENVERPOPS

(9,113 posts)
4. I would be skeptical that any judge or jury
Wed May 22, 2024, 01:13 PM
May 22

would want be THE one(s) that sent Trump to Jail/Prison/ETC......It would be "The Shot Heard Round The World" for a second time in U.S. History.......

Given the willful and wanton propensity the Trumphumpers have towards corrupt/criminal actions, either individually or collectively, it most likely would set them off once again, big time......(J6th, The Pizza Parlor, Pelosi's husband, etc etc)

Per Trump: Stand back, and Standby................

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