As we have discussed here before, one of the many disturbing things about Trump’s re -election is that he will largely avoid responsibility in his four criminal cases. Federal affairs disappear. The case of the heavy georgia state is embedded in calls, and even if it finally goes forward, the state will not be authorized to judge the president in office.
New York Judge Juan MARCHAN
This is leaving New York, where Trump was sentenced last May to 34 crime charges. The case had been provided for conviction on November 26, but the judge recently granted the joint request for the parties to suspend the procedure while considering how to respond to the results of the elections. They have to report to the judge on Tuesday.
Trump lawyers and supporters argue that election results mean that all of his criminal affairs should be abandoned – including the case in New York, where a jury has already convicted him. It makes no sense for me. The election and the trial are independent events. Just as criminal affairs have not prevented the election of Trump, the election should not prevent the conviction.
The judge can shape a sentence that will not interfere with Trump’s presidential functions. And as a legal and historical question, it is important that the criminal process is completed.
I had a column in The Atlantic today explain why I think that the conviction must go ahead and wanted to share a free link with Side bars Subscribers:
Trump’s conviction in New York must take place – the Atlantic
We will see what’s going on Tuesday.
All my wishes,
Randall
