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A former American president has been indicted. March 31, 2023 News Facebook X Pinterest Linkedin Whatsapp Reddit Email #image_titleA Manhattan grand jury voted yesterday to indict Donald Trump. The case relates to his involvement in paying hush money to a porn star to bury a sex scandal in the final days of his 2016 presidential campaign.There is still a lot we don’t know, including the exact charges. The indictment is under seal and will likely be released in the coming days. Trump has not yet been arrested, a delay that is common in white-collar criminal cases. He is expected to turn himself in on Tuesday and will probably travel to New York from his home in Florida. (Here’s more on what to expect when Trump is taken into custody.)Regardless, a conviction in this case would not legally prevent Trump from continuing to run for president. An impeachment conviction could have barred Trump from future federal office, but the Senate acquitted him in both of his trials there.Trump continued to paint the case as partisan and biased last night. “This is political persecution and election interference at the highest level in history,” he said in a statement. He has long feared the possibility of being arrested, according to my colleague Maggie Haberman.Today’s newsletter will explain the allegations against Trump, why some legal analysts applaud the charges but also why even some of his critics worry about the potential consequences of an indictment.What’s in the case?Even though the indictment is still under seal and the specific charges remain unknown, reporters have learned the broad strokes of the investigation.One possibility is that the Manhattan district attorney, Alvin Bragg, is combining state laws to accuse Trump of falsifying business records. The prosecution would focus on Trump’s reimbursements to his lawyer at the time, Michael Cohen, for the $130,000 payment to the porn star, Stormy Daniels.A charge of falsifying business records is common in white-collar cases. The unusual part of the charge would be how it’s elevated to a felony from a misdemeanor. In New York, falsifying records can rise to a felony if the fraud helped commit or conceal another intended crime.In this case, Bragg could argue that Trump falsified records to cover up the hush money in the final weeks of the 2016 race, potentially making it an illegal campaign contribution. Supporters of Trump’s prosecution argue that a successful conviction would show that no one, not even a president, is above the law. “If the rule of law is to be applied equally — & it must — it must apply to the powerful as it does to everyone else,” tweeted Representative Adam Schiff, a California Democrat.Prosecutors try creative tactics all the time, and sometimes they work. But some experts worry that a case involving a former president is not the time for creative tactics. “Is this really the case where you want to be stepping out on a limb legally or factually in your charges, given the weight of this politically, socially, culturally and for democracy?” said Rebecca Roiphe, a professor at New York Law School and a former prosecutor.Is there precedent?Presidents have gotten in legal trouble before. Many historians believe Richard Nixon would have been charged over the Watergate scandal had his successor, Gerald Ford, not pardoned him. And Bill Clinton, in a deal to avoid prosecution after he left office, admitted to lying under oath about his affair with Monica Lewinsky, paid a fine and agreed to give up his law license.Trump also faces other investigations — into his involvement in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, his efforts to overturn the 2020 election and his handling of classified documents.There is also one less serious example of a president being arrested: A Washington, D.C., police officer arrested Ulysses S. Grant in 1872 for speeding in his horse and buggy before letting him go.Will it stick?Creative legal tactics are inherently risky. Courts typically draw on past cases to decide current ones. But Trump’s case is the first of its kind, both in terms of charging a former president and potentially attempting a new legal strategy.It also has weaknesses. In 2012, federal prosecutors dropped charges against John Edwards, a former Democratic presidential candidate, after jurors voted to acquit him of one charge and deadlocked on others. In that case, prosecutors argued Edwards violated federal campaign finance laws to pay for a scheme to cover up an affair. The jury evidently did not believe there was enough evidence to tie Edwards to the scheme.In Trump’s case, some conditions do favor the prosecution. It will come before a judge and jury in a very Democratic city. And the judge who is expected to preside over the case, Juan Merchan, previously oversaw the conviction of Trump’s family business.Source – New York Times Facebook X Pinterest Linkedin Whatsapp Reddit Email 2 Comments We should remember that this is just a grand jury indictment. The history of grand jury success at the trials is mixed. I think this indictment will galvanize the millions of Trump’s supporters. Their size is not something to scoff at. There were 74 millions of them with 232 electoral votes at the last election. Many of his supporters see him as someone who can save them from ‘extinction’ and some in such group can turn violent. So dear countrymen/women, keep yourself abreast with the latest development. Don’t panic but stay alert and apprehensive. This incidence could end up being a constitutional crisis just like the last one during 1972-74. Some lawmakers have already started talking about the need to amend the constitution to protect current and former president from indictment even though they have committed a crime. In any case this indictment may end up making Trump the leading and strongest candidate for the next 2024 election on the Republican ticket. Democrats will have a humongous work cut out for them. The Republicans should ‘thank’ District Attorney Alvin instead of maligning him.ReplyI call upon my dear countrymen/women who live in and around New York City to avoid the area where the court that will arraign the former president is located on Tuesday. It is a highly charged up environment now some extremists may try to harm innocent people. Don’t panic but be apprehensive. May God continue blessing America!!!ReplyLeave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ Previous StoryEmahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou, an Ethiopian nun, composer and pianist, has died at the age of 99. 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We should remember that this is just a grand jury indictment. The history of grand jury success at the trials is mixed. I think this indictment will galvanize the millions of Trump’s supporters. Their size is not something to scoff at. There were 74 millions of them with 232 electoral votes at the last election. Many of his supporters see him as someone who can save them from ‘extinction’ and some in such group can turn violent. So dear countrymen/women, keep yourself abreast with the latest development. Don’t panic but stay alert and apprehensive. This incidence could end up being a constitutional crisis just like the last one during 1972-74. Some lawmakers have already started talking about the need to amend the constitution to protect current and former president from indictment even though they have committed a crime. In any case this indictment may end up making Trump the leading and strongest candidate for the next 2024 election on the Republican ticket. Democrats will have a humongous work cut out for them. The Republicans should ‘thank’ District Attorney Alvin instead of maligning him.Reply
I call upon my dear countrymen/women who live in and around New York City to avoid the area where the court that will arraign the former president is located on Tuesday. It is a highly charged up environment now some extremists may try to harm innocent people. Don’t panic but be apprehensive. May God continue blessing America!!!Reply
UN Reports Potential 500 Fatalities in Ethiopia Landslides Amid Ongoing Recovery The Gofa Zone in southern Ethiopia was hit by a devastating landslide due to heavy rainfall, resulting in the burial of several individuals on Sunday night. Tragically, another landslide occurred on Monday,
Ethiopia Needs Long-Term National Development Plan (Part Twenty-Two, Policy Framework and Stakeholder Dynamics) Tsegaye Tegenu, PhD 2024-07-24 In the context of a long-term national development plan, a policy framework provides the structured and coherent set of guidelines, principles, rules, tools, and processes that guide the
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Forum for Ethiopian Scholars & Professionals 13th Conference The 13th conference is fast approaching. Enclosed is the preliminary schedule for the upcoming online conference. Your assistance in spreading this information to the public would be highly valued. Instructions for media
Ethiopia Landslides: Tragedy Strikes with 229 Fatalities It is a devastating tragedy. The loss of so many lives in the landslides in southern Ethiopia is heart-wrenching. In a remote, mountainous area, residents were observed using their bare hands to sift
Inside Senator Menendez’s Scandal: Bribes and Egypt’s Opposition to GERD Explained July 23, 2024 – by Mesfin Mekonen Ethiopia: Washington Update Senator Menendez conviction. Good riddance. One of the charges against Senator, soon to be ex-Senator Bob Menendez, was accepting bribes from the
The IMF and World Bank are Complicit in Abiy’s Extravaganza It is disheartening to me and millions of Black Africans that their governments squander resources, commit economic and other crimes with a ;level of unprecedented impunity in the 21st century!! Ethiopia is among them.
Biden has announced his decision to exit the race and throw his support behind Harris Vice President Kamala Harris has already secured important endorsements from senators, House members, and governors. President Biden’s choice to withdraw from the race and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris could have a
The Dangers of Broad Generalizations: The Untold Tales of Courageous Ethiopians from the Tigray Province: A Personal Reflection By Habtamu Kebede As we stood at Shire Endasilassie Airport, preparing to fly back to Addis Ababa after a week of exploring Axum, Shire, and the surrounding areas, the sun beat down
Ethiopia Needs Long-Term National Development Plan (Part Twenty-One, Practical Challenges) Tsegaye Tegenu, PhD 2024-07-21 I believe we have thoroughly discussed the conceptual frameworks, models, and principles guiding the overall planning process of the country’s long-term national development plan. We have employed root
FANO’s Organizational Structure Fuels Effective Struggle Strategies The issue of Fano is a matter of great public interest. There are public declarations being made, public discussions taking place, and errors being committed. However, the focus should be on learning
Unraveling the Surprise: Kios Man Abiy Ahmed’s Untold Peace Mediation Proposal for Sudan Kios Man Abiy Ahmed has put forward a peace mediation proposal for Sudan, which brings to attention the unexpected elements and difficulties that are part of the process. Delving into the Unexpected: Kiosman
Ethiopia Needs Long-Term National Development Plan (Part Twenty, Timeline and Key Milestones) Tsegaye Tegenu, PhD 2024-07-19 The long-term national development plan we are discussing has extensive components: six overarching goals, 38 fundamental pillars, 114 objectives and 342 strategies. We need to create a detailed
A New Approach for Lasting Peace in Sudan – OpEd By Arlene Schar and Dr. David Leffler Despite ongoing efforts to resolve tensions and stabilize Sudan, longstanding divisive issues remain largely unresolved, and civil war persists. Achieving a sustainable and lasting peace remains
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The Dangers of Broad Generalizations: The Untold Tales of Courageous Ethiopians from the Tigray Province: A Personal Reflection
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