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In reply to the discussion: I get the feeling Trump knows he's going to jail for contempt [View all]Mr.WeRP
(128 posts)20. Both Weisselberg and Cohen have gone to prison for this same crime
Why do you think the Judge wont sentence Trump to similar time?
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Trump is not going to jail for contempt, now or at any point. He may go to jail if convicted. May. nt
LexVegas
Apr 24
#5
Trump thinks it will benefit Trump. He wants to generate sympathy for his plight.
maxsolomon
Apr 24
#66
That's a gratuitous statement. No one is ignoring positive outcomes. Some of us are just skeptical of the possibility of
Martin68
Apr 24
#63
Personally, the judge should make tRUMP do some extensive community service, one that would disgust him,
SWBTATTReg
Apr 24
#10
Neither Weisselberg nor Cohen went to prison for the "same crime" that Trump is charged with committing
onenote
Apr 24
#67
You're right- judges consider the sentences meted out in similar cases. Trump faces a 1 in 10 chance of being imprisoned
onenote
Apr 24
#73
The DA didn't ask for incarceration as the penalty, so you can be fairly certain the judge won't order it.
onenote
Apr 24
#15
MSNBC speculation that it's another delay tactic: TSF can appeal and stop the trial
lindysalsagal
Apr 24
#24