Staff Reports
Just when you thought it was safe to grab your popcorn and wait for the political circus to wind down, here comes a headline that sounds straight out of a political thriller. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, Donald Trump is heading back to court just days before he is sworn in as President of the United States. To put it mildly, the Manhattan District Attorney’s office is pursuing charges against him for falsifying business records in New York City. That’s right; it’s all about those infamous hush money payments.
Now, if you thought you could escape the drama for even a moment, think again. Judge Juan Merchan has conveniently scheduled Trump’s sentencing for January 10—just days before his inauguration. Isn’t it just intriguing that a seasoned judge would choose that day? One wonders if he’s been considering the timing carefully.
Let’s talk about those 34 felony counts. In a move that would make a prosecutor proud, they have charged Trump with falsifying business records related to a hush money payment made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels in the days before the 2016 election. The charges are under New York Penal Law §175.10, which requires an intent to defraud or conceal another crime.
Lawyers must be scratching their heads wondering what in the world is happening here. It turns out that in the world of law, being called a felon comes after some formal declarations. Until that happens, Trump remains free but with a pending conviction. The Manhattan District Attorney’s office has presented overwhelming evidence including invoices, checks, bank statements, audio recordings, phone logs, text messages, and direct testimony from witnesses that proved beyond a reasonable doubt that Mr. Trump illegally falsified 34 New York business records.
As the world watches this political drama unfold, one thing is for sure: the media will love to get their sound bites ready for prime time. It seems that this is all an attempt to hold Trump accountable for his actions and ensure justice is served regardless of his position or power.
With investigations looming and politicians on both sides preparing for battle, it appears the stage is set for some serious legal proceedings. The only question remains—how will this case proceed under the new administration?
Grab your snacks folks; it seems the show is just getting started!
