The judge in charge of the New York case which resulted in Trump being found guilty of 34 felonies ruled today that his case will not be overturned.
“To dismiss the indictment and set aside the jury verdict would not serve the concerns set forth by the Supreme Court in its handful of cases addressing presidential immunity nor would it serve the rule of law,” Justice Merchan wrote in the Friday ruling.
“On the contrary, such decision would undermine the rule of law in immeasurable ways,” the judge wrote, adding that “the sanctity of a jury verdict” was “a bedrock principle in our nation’s jurisprudence.”
He also set a date of January 10 (next Friday) for Trump’s sentencing. However, the Judge Merchan also indicated that Trump won’t be serving any time or even probation, but would instead be given an unconditional discharge.
The judge, Juan…
