Trump To Be Sentenced To Prison ‘Two Days After Early Voting In The 2024 Election;’ Report Suggests

According to a report by FOX News’ Andrew McCarthy on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, former President Donald Trump is facing the possibility of being sentenced to prison on September 18, 2024.

This follows a series of legal battles and court decisions that have captured national attention and raised concerns about the intersection of law and politics.

The case, prosecuted by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, has been widely seen as politically charged, drawing criticism from Trump supporters and sparking debates across the country.

The legal proceedings against Trump began when he was charged with 34 counts of falsifying business records.

These charges stemmed from allegations that Trump engaged in unlawful activities during his presidency, specifically related to payments made to silence allegations against him.

The prosecution argued that these payments were part of a larger effort to influence the outcome of the 2016 election.

In early June 2024, a jury found Trump guilty on all 34 counts. This verdict marked a significant moment in American history, as Trump is the first former president to be convicted of criminal charges.

The case has been closely watched, not only because of Trump’s status as a former president but also because he is a leading candidate for the Republican nomination in the 2024 presidential election.

Judge Juan Merchan has played a central role in the case. Despite repeated motions from Trump’s legal team, Judge Merchan has refused to recuse himself.

Trump’s lawyers argued that Merchan’s impartiality could be questioned due to his daughter’s political work for Vice President Kamala Harris.

However, Merchan has consistently denied these motions, indicating his determination to proceed with the case.

In July 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling that provided former presidents with presumptive immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts taken during their presidency.

This ruling seemed to offer Trump a potential lifeline, as his legal team argued that some of the evidence used against him in the trial involved official presidential acts.

They filed a motion to have the guilty verdicts thrown out based on this new precedent.

However, Judge Merchan signaled his intent to deny Trump’s immunity claim, stating that he would rule on the matter by August 16, 2024.

This decision is expected to pave the way for the sentencing to proceed on September 18.

Andrew McCarthy wrote; “It is not just that Judge Merchan had previously denied the recusal motion. The judge has signaled that, come hell or high water, he intends to sentence Trump on Sept. 18.”

“If you’re keeping score, that would be two days after early voting in the 2024 election begins in Pennsylvania.”

Despite the Supreme Court’s ruling, Merchan appears poised to reject the arguments presented by Trump’s defense team.

Trump’s defense team has argued that the charges against him are politically motivated, referring to the case as “lawfare”—a term used to describe the use of legal systems and principles to achieve political goals.

They contend that the prosecution has been more focused on damaging Trump’s political career than on pursuing genuine justice.

The defense also highlighted that some of the evidence presented by the prosecution involved Trump’s official acts as president, which should be protected under the Supreme Court’s recent ruling.

They further argued that Judge Merchan’s rulings during the trial were biased and that the guilty verdicts should be vacated.

Despite these arguments, legal experts believe that Judge Merchan is unlikely to overturn the verdicts.

Merchan’s previous rulings in the case suggest that he is committed to seeing the sentencing through, regardless of the broader political implications.

If the sentencing proceeds as scheduled, Trump could face a significant prison sentence, although it is likely that he will be granted bail pending an appeal.