Trump’s election victory throws uncertainty into legal cases he faces

Trump’s election victory throws uncertainty into legal cases he faces

Federal proceedings against him will likely wither, and his state felony sentencing now faces a doubtful future

Donald Trump’s victory over Kamala Harris immediately spurred questions about the viability of the various criminal cases against him, including whether he will be sentenced as planned this month – and whether he could pardon himself.

Trump, who was found guilty of 34 felony counts this May and will become the first US president with a criminal record, also faces charges in other state and federal courts for his apparent efforts to disrupt the electoral process and hoard classified documents.

Continue reading...

Read more at The Guardian

Save story

Topics

Related

Trump picks Linda McMahon for education, and says he won’t reconsider Matt Gaetz nomination – live
World - The Guardian - 3 days ago
Ukraine faces uncertainty as Trump's election raises questions about war with Russia
Top stories - CBS News - November 8
Trump legal team motions to dismiss Jack Smith election interference case
Top stories - CBS News - October 25
What happens to the president-elect's legal cases now?
Top stories - BBC News - November 6
Trump allies remain in legal peril despite his election victory
Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago
Trump could be on the hook for huge legal bills if he loses the election
Business - MarketWatch - October 31
Haitian immigrants in Springfield face uncertainty post-election
Top stories - CBS News - 23 hours ago
What to know about Trump's legal cases as he prepares to take office again
Top stories - CBS News - November 7
Trump victory casts uncertainty over Ukraine’s future
Politics - The Hill - November 6

More from The Guardian

Cop29 agrees $1.3tn climate finance deal but campaigners brand it a ‘betrayal’
World - The Guardian - 24 minutes ago
Unidentified drones spotted over three UK airbases, US air force confirms
World - The Guardian - 3 hours ago
Andy Murray to coach Novak Djokovic for Australian Open
World - The Guardian - 8 hours ago
‘We live in a climate of fear’: graphic novelist’s Elon Musk book can’t find UK or US publisher
World - The Guardian - 8 hours ago
Masked gang broke into home of Conor McGregor accuser, Dublin court was told
World - The Guardian - 11 hours ago