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Donald Trump’s first criminal trial is officially on the books—and it starts before the election.

GOP front-runner Donald Trump is officially headed to court next month—the first of his four upcoming criminal trials expected sometime this year.

On Thursday, Trump headed to New York for a court hearing on his hush-money case. Judge Juan Manuel Merchan ignored his requests for a delay and determined the trial would start on March 25, when jury selection will begin.

Trump is accused of using his former fixer Michael Cohen to sweep an affair with porn actress Stormy Daniels under the rug ahead of the 2016 presidential election.

As a result, he’s facing 34 felony charges in this case for allegedly falsifying business records with the intent to further an underlying crime. Trump has pleaded not guilty on all counts.

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[–] ryrybang@lemmy.world 169 points 9 months ago (7 children)

Trump's attorney said it was "unfathomable" that Trump would be ready to balance his legal obligations with his campaigning.

I can't believe this stuff is even allowed in open court. Campaigning isn't even a job. It's a 100% optional thing somebody chooses to do in running for elected office. It can be stopped at any moment for any reason, completely and willingly.

A court date for multiple felonies is an obligation. It's much higher priority. There's no comparison.

If it is a fair excuse, then I guess we should all be campaigning.

Sorry boss, it's unfathomable to work today because I need to campaign. Sorry your honor, jury duty is unfathomable because I'm working the crowds. Sorry IRS, can't file my taxes this year because I'm busy raising money on social media.

[–] lolcatnip@reddthat.com 44 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Trump is a sovcit in all but name. He'll never acknowledge that any court has authority over him.

[–] Patches@sh.itjust.works 20 points 9 months ago (1 children)

That's the thing about Sovcits. They don't have to acknowledge the authority of a higher entity to face the consequences.

[–] lolcatnip@reddthat.com 4 points 9 months ago

Yeah but he may turn out to be the exception, then we're fucked.

[–] ThunderWhiskers@lemmy.world 42 points 9 months ago (1 children)

This is all completely ignoring the absurdity of allowing an individual who has been indicted for election interference to participate in an election in any capacity.

[–] danc4498@lemmy.world 9 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Indictment does not mean guilty. Though I bet he could still run when he’s found guilty.

[–] jaybone@lemmy.world 3 points 9 months ago

He’ll run from prison if he ever finally gets a real sentence.

[–] thetreesaysbark@sh.itjust.works 22 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Or just the obvious.

'Sorry I can't come to my court hearing because I have to work'

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think the court cares.

[–] Tolookah@discuss.tchncs.de 9 points 9 months ago (1 children)

You mostly can't get out of jury duty with that one. (Exceptions happen)

[–] NABDad@lemmy.world 12 points 9 months ago (1 children)

You certainly can't get out of your own criminal trial because you have to work.

[–] jaybone@lemmy.world 3 points 9 months ago

Sorry your honor, my client is too busy committing other crimes to attend this trial.

[–] jballs@sh.itjust.works 18 points 9 months ago (2 children)

Does this mean if you're employed, you could just commit countless crimes and then postpone the trials indefinitely? "Sorry I can't have a murder trial right now, I'm scheduled to open tomorrow at MacDonalds."

[–] Jimmyeatsausage@lemmy.world 12 points 9 months ago (1 children)

If you're poor enough to need a job, that rule isn't for you.

[–] TrippaSnippa@aussie.zone 6 points 9 months ago

Just announce that you're running for office, then the charges become election interference.

[–] Buffalox@lemmy.world 12 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Do game campaigns count? Because I have a serious backlog!

[–] GladiusB@lemmy.world 2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

My mind went there too. Lol

[–] Buffalox@lemmy.world 4 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

Yes we have to remember the things that are important. 😋

[–] Gimpydude@lemmynsfw.com 6 points 9 months ago

He is legally required to do this. He is not legally required to campaign.

[–] mPony@lemmy.world 3 points 9 months ago

The attorney is saying that this jerk shouldn't have to face legal obligations. He is far too busy for things like due process.

[–] HWK_290@lemmy.world 85 points 9 months ago (2 children)
[–] HWK_290@lemmy.world 109 points 9 months ago (4 children)

Also

“We have been faced with compressed and expedited schedules in every one of those trials,” Todd Blanche, an attorney also representing Trump in his classified documents case, told the judge. “We—meaning myself, the firm and President Trump—have been put into an impossible position.”

Will then maybe your client shouldn't have committed so many crimes...

[–] MagicShel@programming.dev 43 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Maybe the RNC needs to pony up more cash for legal costs. Spend everything keeping that motherfucker out of prison. Mortgage everything at the altar of Trump.

[–] ApathyTree@lemmy.dbzer0.com 24 points 9 months ago (2 children)

Stop, stop! I can only get so moist!

[–] RamblingPanda@lemmynsfw.com 4 points 9 months ago

That's how Trump gets the ladies all horny, by repeatedly hitting himself and his rabid army in public.

I need to buy popcorn.

[–] Stern@lemmy.world 13 points 9 months ago (1 children)

He was trying for three Stooges syndrome, but for crime.

[–] DarkNightoftheSoul@mander.xyz 11 points 9 months ago

"You mean I'm indestructible?"

"No, not at all. Even a slight breeze could-"

"...Indestructible."

[–] Juvyn00b@lemmy.world 4 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

I just picture Jim Carey in liar liar "Stop breaking the law asshole!"

[–] SidewaysHighways@lemmy.world 14 points 9 months ago

Shut up baby I know it.

[–] Evia@lemmy.world 29 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Imagine being selected for jury on this case. It'd be so surreal

[–] ChonkyOwlbear@lemmy.world 5 points 9 months ago

I'm still amazed there isn't a prostitution charge to go with the fraud charge.