Sentencing comes days before his inauguration. Trump will be a felon as he takes office, but will face no jail time, fines or probation in connection with his conviction.
Special Prosecutor Jack Smith asked for the charges to be dropped citing Justice Department policy that says prosecution against an elected president cannot continue during the presidential term.
Trump pleaded not guilty to four charges of conspiring to obstruct vote certification after his 2020 defeat. His efforts led to the deadly 6 January Capitol attack following a speech.
Reworked indictment addresses US Supreme Court decision that broadens presidential immunity, trimming away interactions Trump had with Dept of Justice & looking at his role as candidate.
The updated terms allow Trump to resume speaking about trial witnesses, including Michael Cohen and Stormy Daniels, whom the former president has strongly attacked.
Appeals court's decision comes as it weighs whether District Attorney Fani Willis should be removed from prosecuting the case over her relationship with a top prosecutor of the case.
On last day of trial, Trump tangled with the judge who is considering what penalties to impose after finding the former US president's company 'inflated his net worth to win better financing terms'.
Despite multiple agencies being involved, the US could maintain a clear chain of command. This is something India should consider too, as it defines the theatre command structures.
The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.
Venezuela also boasts of a diverse portfolio of unmanned aerial vehicles capable of carrying out surveillance, reconnaissance and being employed for kinetic purposes as well.
Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.
Excellent news indeed!
That’s a creative solution to this wretched problem. A great solution for both the Arab residents of Gaza as well as Israel.
President Trump, if he is successful with this plan, will be considered a legend.
Excellent news indeed!
That’s a creative solution to this wretched problem. A great solution for both the Arab residents of Gaza as well as Israel.
President Trump, if he is successful with this plan, will be considered a legend.