DeepSummary
In this episode of the Serious Trouble podcast, hosts Ken White and Josh Barrow discuss the recent conviction of former U.S. President Donald Trump on 34 counts of falsifying business records related to the Stormy Daniels hush money case. They analyze the relatively quick jury deliberation and the factors that may have influenced the jury's decision.
The hosts then delve into the upcoming sentencing process, speculating on whether Trump could face a custodial sentence or community service. They discuss the potential for Alvin Bragg, the Manhattan District Attorney who prosecuted the case, to request a custodial sentence due to political considerations and the need to send a strong message.
The conversation also touches on the likelihood of Trump appealing the conviction, the factors that could influence whether he is granted bail pending appeal, and the potential avenues for appeal. Ken White provides insights into the appeals process and the challenges Trump may face in overturning the conviction.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Donald Trump was found guilty on 34 counts related to the Stormy Daniels hush money case.
- The jury deliberated relatively quickly, suggesting they approached the case from a holistic perspective.
- Trump may face a custodial sentence or community service, with prosecutors likely to request jail time.
- The sentencing judge may face pressure to avoid appearing biased or politically motivated.
- Trump is expected to appeal the conviction, with various legal factors influencing the appeals process.
- The conviction is a significant legal victory for Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg.
- The case highlights the challenges of impartially adjudicating high-profile cases involving polarizing figures.
- The outcome could have implications for Trump's political future and the 2024 presidential election.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “Well, conventional wisdom would be no. And most people commenting before this have said no. A friend of the show, Mitch Eppner, who's very knowledgeable, New York criminal procedure, said that an e felony in New York for a first time offender, no violence, is generally probation.“ by Ken White
- “And I think you tie yourself in knots that way. But I think that's plagued all of the judges, criminal and civil, who've been dealing with Trump.“ by Ken White
- “A lot of commentators about this, a lot of people who get agitated when some judge doesn't jail him instantly, are wanting the judge to be sort of the voice expressing how America feels about what Trump has done to America, and that's really not the judge's role.“ by Ken White
Entities
Person
Company
Organization
Podcast
Episode Information
Serious Trouble
Josh Barro and Ken White
6/1/24
The verdict is in! Ken and Josh discuss the jury's relatively quick decision, the path to sentencing, whether Trump is likely to face a custodial sentence or community service or what, and (for paying subscribers) the arguments Trump will raise on appeal, which courts he can raise them in, and what prospects he has for getting his conviction overturned.
Visit serioustrouble.show to upgrade your membership for the full episode.