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68. Alvin Bragg did *not* oppose Trump's request for postponement

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Fri Sep 6, 2024, 05:15 PM

Sep 6

Alvin Bragg did not oppose the postponement which may be a major factor in Judge Merchant's decision

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This might come as a surprise to some. But keep in mind that the prosecution did *not* oppose Trump’s request for postponement. And that appears to be a key factor taken into account by Justice Merchan in determining that Trump’s sentencing hearing ought to be delayed.

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Trump hush money sentencing delayed until after election [View all] BumRushDaShow Sep 6 OP

MERDE!!! Mme. Defarge Sep 6 #1

Justice delayed is justice denied. Bobstandard Sep 6 #5

Does that mean Delphinus Sep 6 #28

Close BaronChocula Sep 6 #32

Starts with s, ends with t, Mme. Defarge Sep 6 #47

Judge delays Trump sentencing in hush money case until November 26. LetMyPeopleVote Sep 6 #2

Read Justice Merchan's four-page letter. LetMyPeopleVote Sep 6 #3

Not surprised. It was always going to be up the voters. Keep JohnSJ Sep 6 #12

Should one be necessary??? Chellee Sep 6 #17

I am not surprised but a little pisssed. Politics should have no relation to the judicial. Bev54 Sep 6 #55

Why even bother anymore, America Charging Triceratops Sep 6 #4

did you read the story? NJCher Sep 6 #9

Sickening. How many convicted people get to delay, delay their sentencing? sinkingfeeling Sep 6 #6

Why does this hideous man get so many breaks!?! Chellee Sep 6 #7

He keeps getting away with it. TechDave Sep 6 #71

EVERYONE, PLEASE UNDERSTAND ScratchCat Sep 6 #8

sometimes I think NJCher Sep 6 #13

Then Bragg blew it BIG TIME!! InAbLuEsTaTe Sep 6 #16

The same Bragg who scuttled the case years ago, orthoclad Sep 6 #26

Do you mean cy vance? niyad Sep 6 #48

No, it was Bragg orthoclad Sep 6 #65

"Bragg could have moved forward long before election season. He has a history of reluctance." BumRushDaShow Sep 7 #73

Good info, thanks orthoclad Sep 7 #74

Today is September 7, 2024 BumRushDaShow Sep 7 #76

The prosecution didn't oppose it, and the reasoning in the judge's letter makes sense. Ocelot II Sep 6 #10

It's just frustrating as hell that there are two standards for justice. groundloop Sep 6 #50

Merchan wants to keep himself and his family alive. hadEnuf Sep 6 #62

So true! InAbLuEsTaTe Sep 6 #64

Who doesn't think he fears a backlash? louis-t Sep 6 #11

I'm sure that's part of it.... Think. Again. Sep 6 #45

Threats work gab13by13 Sep 6 #14

Trump really is untouchable angrychair Sep 6 #15

Why do you give silver even a mention?! That guy is not doing unbiased polling! PortTack Sep 6 #20

He's still *convicted.* The rescheduling of the sentencing hearing doesn't change that. Ocelot II Sep 6 #22

He left open the possibility to dismiss the conviction angrychair Sep 6 #27

There is one other step required before he is *convicted.* The trial judge has to enter the verdict and that typically 24601 Sep 6 #39

Well he bdamomma Sep 6 #69

WTF?!?! InAbLuEsTaTe Sep 6 #18

Read the judge's letter. The prosecution didn't oppose the rescheduling. Ocelot II Sep 6 #19

His letter angrychair Sep 6 #31

I think a dismissal is unlikely, but if it did happen, Ocelot II Sep 6 #38

If Trump is elected it will be dismissed. hadEnuf Sep 6 #63

Being strategic in how you affect an election is called... Think. Again. Sep 6 #44

Well.... RevBrotherThomas Sep 6 #21

I'm curious about Trump's voting status. bluedigger Sep 6 #23

FL applies the law of the state where the conviction occurs, and NY law RockRaven Sep 6 #36

This might be good news, in disguise. Wednesdays Sep 6 #24

I agree! skylucy Sep 6 #30

He won't be sentenced to prison. Ocelot II Sep 6 #41

"fraught with complexities" orthoclad Sep 6 #25

Utter bullshit Gaytano70 Sep 6 #29

Which goes back to the 1970s Stargleamer Sep 6 #35

Deviating from a normal course of events to avoid the appearance of being political RockRaven Sep 6 #33

Well said. Think. Again. Sep 6 #42

Another break for Don the Con. flying_wahini Sep 6 #34

I don't see anything wrong with a law, abiding citizen, gaining advantage in an election, because their opponent is a fe Walleye Sep 6 #37

Making any decision about a court case... Think. Again. Sep 6 #40

Justice bromeando Sep 6 #43

That's it.... Escape Sep 6 #46

That probably means he's going to jail. Oopsie Daisy Sep 6 #49

Chicken Sh*t! Ford_Prefect Sep 6 #51

No man is above the law???????? AmBlue Sep 6 #52

The prosecution didn't oppose the motion to delay. boyedav1969 Sep 6 #53

Could you imagine if the prosecution had opposed the delay?? #Trump and MAGA fans riversedge Sep 6 #58

Who gives a shit if the maggots have a hissy fit? I sure don't. Jack Valentino Sep 6 #67

Not surprised Catherine Vincent Sep 6 #54

Trump skating again? I'm Shocked, I say, SHOCKED!! onandup Sep 6 #56

Fuck him Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Sep 6 #57

Imagine that moniss Sep 6 #59

This was a sensible move Orrex Sep 6 #60

If this doesn't motivate folks to vote, I don't know what else is needed. SallyHemmings Sep 6 #61

Yes, bdamomma Sep 6 #70

..."he wants to avoid the unwarranted perception of a political motive." republianmushroom Sep 6 #66

Alvin Bragg did *not* oppose Trump's request for postponement LetMyPeopleVote Sep 6 #68

MSNBC: sentencing delay is worst outcome for trump, confinement more likely onetexan Sep 7 #72

Hey Judge, things went political on 1/6 and they started it. Start putting these fuckers in jail and you'll Hotler Sep 7 #75

Bannon was sentenced to 4 months in prison *Oct. 21, 2022* BumRushDaShow Sep 7 #77