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5. Merchan was probably going to sentence him to probation at worse. Probably best it was put off,

Mon Sep 9, 2024, 08:01 PM

Sep 2024

because trump would claim victory. Agree it’s a shame.

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He can be imprisoned during his appeal. mdbl Sep 2024 #2

Extremely unlikely with these charges. Bev54 Sep 2024 #3

In your imagination. Not in reality. onenote Sep 2024 #14

But he wouldn't be. And you know it. Iggo Sep 2024 #16

I heard that bdamomma Sep 2024 #11

Trump was going to use sentencing to play victim/martyr Locutusofborg Sep 2024 #6

Perhaps someone whispered in his ear. Firestorm49 Sep 2024 #7

It could get worse... lame54 Sep 2024 #8

Well I guess that settles it then Fiendish Thingy Sep 2024 #9

I didn't say I knew more mdbl Sep 2024 #15

Well, you did say Merchan was "off his rocker" Fiendish Thingy Sep 2024 #17

He is. So is our justice system. mdbl Sep 2024 #18

IMHO this is better than drumph playing the victim right now Tribetime Sep 2024 #10

For once, and as much as I was looking forward to sentencing, yonder Sep 2024 #12

I wasn't pleased, but I can see pros and cons too either approach. D23MIURG23 Sep 2024 #13

I'm sure the judge is heartbroken he let down random internet guy. tritsofme Sep 2024 #20

I don't know about that? kentuck Sep 2024 #21