Conviction stems from falsifying documents related to hush money payment to Stormy Daniels
Exact sentence yet to be determined by Judge Juan Merchan, potential probation or up to 4 years in prison
Former President Trump scheduled for pre-sentencing hearing on June 11th
Sentencing hearing scheduled for July 11th, days before Republican National Convention
Trump's attorney Todd Blanche present during interview
Former President Donald Trump is scheduled for a pre-sentencing hearing with a probation officer on Monday, June 11th, following his conviction in the hush money trial. The interview will be conducted virtually and Todd Blanche, Trump's attorney, will be present during the meeting. This hearing is standard procedure as part of the pre-sentencing investigation.
The Probation Department report must be submitted to the judge no less than 24 hours prior to sentencing. The exact sentence for Trump is yet to be determined by Judge Juan Merchan, but he faces a potential probation sentence or up to four years in prison.
Trump's attorney will play a role in the interview process, as they are allowed access during the conversation. The defense team is expected to enter their sentencing recommendation on June 13th.
The former president's conviction stems from falsifying documents related to a hush money payment made to Stormy Daniels. Trump's sentencing hearing is scheduled for July 11th, just days before the Republican National Convention where he may be named as the party's 2024 presidential nominee.
Former FBI director James Comey has weighed in on whether Trump should receive a jail sentence following his conviction. However, it is ultimately up to Judge Merchan to decide based on various factors, including the Probation Department report and sentencing recommendations from both the defense and prosecution teams.
Donald Trump was convicted of 34 felonies in New York
The crimes involved the suppression of information for political gain and might have affected the outcome of the 2016 election
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The author suggests various alternative sentences for Donald Trump's conviction, including a course in U.S. history, the Constitution and civics, taking the naturalization test, community service and a written statement disavowing his previous denial of the 2020 election results. The author also discusses potential limitations to these suggestions and considers possible objections from Trump himself or legal specialists. While there are some minor inaccuracies regarding Trump's conviction (he was convicted of 34 felonies, not 'multiple charges', as stated), the overall analysis is thoughtful and well-reasoned.
The probability of Donald Trump being sentenced to jail even after he was convicted of 34 felonies in New York is near zero.
However, there is one sentence that would undercut Trump’s ability to spread disinformation without hampering his free speech rights.
1. Mr. Trump would be required to take a course in U.S. history, the Constitution and civics over a period of time commensurate with recommended sentencing guidelines.
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The author expresses a clear political bias towards Donald Trump and suggests specific sentences for him based on their political beliefs. They argue that Trump should be required to take courses in U.S. history, the Constitution and civics as well as pass the naturalization test before being allowed to engage in public life again.
He could work the phones and create ads for social media.
That is what I see as fair and adequate to prevent Mr. Trump from engaging in actions in the future similar to those of which he has been convicted.
The probability of Donald Trump being sentenced to jail even after he was convicted of 34 felonies in New York is near zero.
Donald Trump will be interviewed by the Manhattan Criminal Court's probation department on Monday for pre-sentencing recommendation.
Trump was convicted on 34 counts of falsifying documents related to a hush money payment to Stormy Daniels.
Trump’s attorney, Todd Blanche, will be present during the interview and was allowed by the judge.
The defense team is expected to enter their sentencing recommendation on June 13.
Trump’s sentencing hearing is scheduled for July 11, four days before the Republican National Convention where he may be named as the party’s 2024 presidential nominee.
Trump is facing a sentence between probation and four years in prison.
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The article contains an inflammatory rhetoric and a dichotomous depiction. It uses sensationalist language such as 'reportedly' for the interview and 'convicted on 34 counts'. The author also presents only one side of the story by quoting sources like NBC News without providing counter-arguments or evidence to balance the information. Additionally, there is an appeal to authority with the inclusion of Martin Horn's opinion on conducting probation interviews via video call.
. . .Trump was convicted on 34 counts of falsifying documents...
The former president’s attorney, Todd Blanche, will be on hand for the interview, according to NBC News.
Former New York City Department of Corrections and Probation commissioner Martin Horn told NBC News that conducting a probation interview over video call was "highly unusual"
Former FBI director James Comey has weighed in on whether former president Donald Trump should receive a jail sentence after a guilty verdict in his historic hush money criminal trial.
