The Conversation U.S. on Nostr: Today's conviction of Trump won’t end the legal case, which could quickly be ...
Today's conviction of Trump won’t end the legal case, which could quickly be appealed and possibly rise to the level of the US Supreme Court.
It's a historic conviction, no doubt.
But practically speaking, the verdict means only that Trump can't vote (in Florida, where he's registered) and can't possess a firearm – like all other felons. But a felony conviction won’t keep him from running or serving as president.
A law professor explains a few other key points:
https://theconversation.com/trump-found-guilty-5-key-aspects-of-the-trial-explained-by-a-law-professor-231236
It's a historic conviction, no doubt.
But practically speaking, the verdict means only that Trump can't vote (in Florida, where he's registered) and can't possess a firearm – like all other felons. But a felony conviction won’t keep him from running or serving as president.
A law professor explains a few other key points:
https://theconversation.com/trump-found-guilty-5-key-aspects-of-the-trial-explained-by-a-law-professor-231236