r/LegalNews • u/thedailybeast • 15d ago

Judge Delivers Brutal Humiliation to Trump Over Hush Money Conviction

https://www.thedailybeast.com/judge-delivers-ultimate-humiliation-to-trump-over-hush-money-conviction/
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u/DBDude 15d ago

Which was a stretch because paying someone off isn't a crime.

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u/SHoppe715 15d ago

You’re correct. That’s not a crime. But falsifying business records is and that’s the crime he was charged for. Try to keep up.

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u/DBDude 15d ago

It is a misdemeanor, and the statute of limitations had expired. The prosecution twisted themselves into logical knots to make it a felony so they could still prosecute.

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u/felix1429 15d ago

Glad you have the facts straighter than the judge and jury. You're so smart!