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   Laffy (gottalaff@mastodon.social)'s status on Saturday, 11-Jan-2025 02:40:22 JST Laffy

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   "All rise."

   Justice #Merchan takes the bench, and he addresses #Trump's attorney Todd Blanche, who confirms that he and his client are appearing virtually from Florida.

   #FelonTrump

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     16/ Bower:

     Blanche: And it's not just legal experts who believe this case shouldn't have been brought, Blanche says. It's the majority of the American people.

     They decided. And that's why in 10 days President Trump will assume office of the presidency.

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     17/ Bower:

     That's why it's a sad day for Trump and his family and friends, but also for the American people.

     I know Trump shares the view that this should never happen again in this country.

     We intend to pursue appeal.

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     11/ Bower:

     In 2024 report, Justice Roberts warned of danger of these kinds of attacks, he continues.

     Roberts also warned of dangers of disinformation.

     "Put simply, this defendant has caused enduring damage to the public perception of the criminal justice system," Steinglass says.

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     12/ Bower:

     Despite this, we must respect the presidency and the fact that the defendant will become president in days.

     For that reason, the practical sentence is unconditional discharge. As the court wrote in its order, it will provide finality and allow defendant to pursue appellate options.

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     14/ Bower:

     Now Blanche, appearing virtually, is up on behalf of Trump.

     I very much disagree with much of what the government just said, Blanche begins.

     It was NOT an appropriate case to be brought, he claims.

     Multiple prosecutors looked at facts of this case and decided not to bring charges.

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     15/ Bower:

     A lot of what the government just said presupposes that this case was legally appropriate, Blanche continues. We very much disagree with that and "intend on appealing" that.

     There's many, many, many legal experts that share the view that this case should not have been brought.

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     7/ Inner City:

     ADA (standing and reading from statement): The defendant was convicted of 34 felonies. This Court has called it premeditated. The verdict was unanimous and decisive and must be respected. The defendant did not defend our Constitutional system of justice.

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     8/ Bower:

     Far from expressing any kind of remorse," Steinglass says, the defendant here has bred "disdain" for our institutions.

     The defendant has not only been held in contempt in other matters, but this court found him in contempt for ten violations.

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     9/ Bower:
     His "dangerous" rhetoric was intentional, Steinglass says, and reflects a threat to the rule of law.

     What's more, he has threatened retaliation against the people and judge involved in this case.

     In 2024 report, Justice Roberts warned of danger of these kinds of attacks, he continues.

     Roberts also warned of dangers of disinformation.

     "Put simply, this defendant has caused enduring damage to the public perception of the criminal justice system," Steinglass says.

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     10/ Harry Litman:

     Trump shaking his head repeatedly as court and prosecutors reiterate the fact of conviction and evidence. He will have a chance to speak during the hearing. expect at a minimum insistence of full innocence and exoneration and attack on the court and prosecutors. Q is how outrageous will he get?

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     3/ Anna Bower:

     The prosecution reviews Trump's probation report for several minutes. Then Justice Merchan inquires if there's anything the DA's office wants to "put on the record" regarding the report.

     Steinglass says there's nothing to add.

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     4/ Inner City Press:

     Justice Merchan: Mr. Blanche, do you have any objections to the report?
     Blanche: It is out of date. But given what we expect to be happening today, no objection.
     [Trump is leaning in toward the camera, Blanche leaning back, toward the two American flag behind]

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     5/ Anna Bower:

     Now both the prosecution and the defense have an opportunity to address the court.

     Steinglass is up first for the prosecution.

     Steinglass notes that Merchan has indicated an intention to sentence Trump to a sentence that does not involve incarceration, called "unconditional discharge."

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     6/ Bower:

     Given the circumstances, Steinglass continues, the People recommend a sentence of unconditional discharge.

     Pressing on, he stresses the "overwhelming" evidence in the case and the fact that the jury returned a unanimous verdict, which "must be respected."

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     2/ Inner City Press:

     Trump is on the video screen from Mar-a-Lago, sitting next to Todd Blanche. Emil Bove is here in the courtroom.
     Justice Merchan: Virtual sentencing is permitted here in New York. First, please look at the probation report
     [Copies handed to each side]