I’m not saying that it’s likely or that it would have any effects.

  • dhork@lemmy.world
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    21 days ago

    As a first time offender, he may not be getting a jail sentence regardless. Even if he did, though, he could just file an appeal and in the time it would take to hear it, he would be President and whatever sentence would be immediately put on hold l.

    • AwkwardLookMonkeyPuppet@lemmy.world
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      He’s not getting sentenced. Period. He never was. All of these delays have been powerful people kicking the can down the curb, waiting for a way to make the whole thing go away. They don’t want politicians and billionaires being held accountable, or then they too may one day be held accountable.