's fate lies in the hands of a judge whom the former President has done "everything possible to antagonize," warns an expert. Trump made history as the first ex-US president to be convicted of criminal charges after a New York related to a scheme to illegally sway the 2016 election via a hush money payment to adult film star , who alleges they had an affair - which Trump denies. The responsibility now falls on to determine the sentence.
Gregory Germain, Professor of Law at Syracuse University, suggests that while the judge could send Trump to jail, the decision could have broader implications for the nation. In a conversation with The Mirror, Professor Germain stated: "Nobody knows what the sentence will be. The judge has complete and absolute discretion to give him probation or an indeterminate sentence of one to four years in prison, and if prison to impose it immediately or grant a stay pending appeal.
" Trump is set to be sentenced on July 11, mere days before Republicans are expected to select Trump as their nominee for 2024. Throughout the trial, Trump seldom missed a chance to launch unhinged tirades about the judge on social media or to reporters outside the courtroom. In addition to labeling the judge as highly partisan, Trump insinuated that Judge Merchan was corrupt and merely trying to profit from the case.
Our expert indicated this could backfire on Trump during sentencing. Professor Germain continued to voice his views, saying: "Trump has done everything possible.
