‘A witch-hunt … I am innocent’: What Trump said during his sentencing in the hush money case – Times of India

US President-elect Donald Trump on Friday received an unconditional discharge sentence relating to his hush-money conviction, making him the first person first felony convict to assume the presidency. The Republican was accused that he manipulated business documents to hide a $130,000 payment to porn star Stormy Daniels, who claimed to have relations with Trump in…

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‘Extraordinary protection’: What Judge Merchan said while ‘sentencing’ Trump in hush money case – Times of India

US President-elect Donald Trump was sentenced to an ‘unconditional discharge‘ on Friday in connection with his hush-money conviction, just days before his inauguration. Judge Juan Merchan, presiding over the case, pointed out the unique nature of the proceedings and the ‘extraordinary legal protections’ tied to the office of the presidency. Here’s what Judge Merchan said…

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US President-elect Donald Trump’s legal team moves to dismiss hush money case – Times of India

US President-elect Donald Trump‘s legal team filed a motion Monday to dismiss his hush money conviction, arguing it interferes with presidential duties. The filing, made public Tuesday, claims continuing the case would disrupt the presidential transition and disregard voters’ “overwhelming national mandate.”Prosecutors have until December 9 to reply and said they are open to delaying…

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Proceedings adjourned for the day after initial jury deliberations in Trump’s criminal trial – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The jury in the historic criminal trial of former US President Donald Trump adjourned for the day after initial deliberations on Wednesday, to decide whether to convict the former US President.The 12 jurors, whose identities have been kept confidential for their protection, spent nearly five hours in a separate room before the judge…

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