Finally, a Judge Steps Up and Denies a Trump Trial Delay Bid
Donald Trump’s first criminal trial is officially on the books—and it starts before the election.
GOP front-runner Donald Trump is officially headed to court next month—the first of his four upcoming criminal trials expected sometime this year.
On Thursday, Trump headed to New York for a court hearing on his hush-money case. Judge Juan Manuel Merchan ignored his requests for a delay and determined the trial would start on March 25, when jury selection will begin.
Trump is accused of using his former fixer Michael Cohen to sweep an affair with porn actress Stormy Daniels under the rug ahead of the 2016 presidential election.
As a result, he’s facing 34 felony charges in this case for allegedly falsifying business records with the intent to further an underlying crime. Trump has pleaded not guilty on all counts.
Trump's attorney said it was "unfathomable" that Trump would be ready to balance his legal obligations with his campaigning.
I can't believe this stuff is even allowed in open court. Campaigning isn't even a job. It's a 100% optional thing somebody chooses to do in running for elected office. It can be stopped at any moment for any reason, completely and willingly.
A court date for multiple felonies is an obligation. It's much higher priority. There's no comparison.
If it is a fair excuse, then I guess we should all be campaigning.
Sorry boss, it's unfathomable to work today because I need to campaign. Sorry your honor, jury duty is unfathomable because I'm working the crowds. Sorry IRS, can't file my taxes this year because I'm busy raising money on social media.
Trump is a sovcit in all but name. He'll never acknowledge that any court has authority over him.
This is all completely ignoring the absurdity of allowing an individual who has been indicted for election interference to participate in an election in any capacity.
Indictment does not mean guilty. Though I bet he could still run when he’s found guilty.
He’ll run from prison if he ever finally gets a real sentence.
Or just the obvious.
'Sorry I can't come to my court hearing because I have to work'
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think the court cares.
You mostly can't get out of jury duty with that one. (Exceptions happen)
You certainly can't get out of your own criminal trial because you have to work.
Sorry your honor, my client is too busy committing other crimes to attend this trial.
Does this mean if you're employed, you could just commit countless crimes and then postpone the trials indefinitely? "Sorry I can't have a murder trial right now, I'm scheduled to open tomorrow at MacDonalds."
If you're poor enough to need a job, that rule isn't for you.
Just announce that you're running for office, then the charges become election interference.
Do game campaigns count? Because I have a serious backlog!
My mind went there too. Lol
Yes we have to remember the things that are important. 😋
The attorney is saying that this jerk shouldn't have to face legal obligations. He is far too busy for things like due process.