A significant legal case against former President Donald Trump is crumbling. Here are the key points:
- A top legal expert says the prosecution’s case is fragile
- The case is about alleged hush money payments made before the 2016 election
- Trump’s lawyers are letting the shaky case collapse under its own problems
Should Trump be prosecuted for his actions before becoming president? Let’s look closer.
Prosecution Witness Problems
The first witness against Trump, David Pecker, has provided testimony that actually hurts the prosecution’s case. Here’s why:
- Pecker said he made similar payments for many other celebrities, not just Trump
- This shows the payments may have been a common practice, not tied to elections
- The prosecutors did not bring up this damaging information themselves
According to legal expert Jonathan Turley, not addressing this issue directly damages the prosecution’s credibility with the jury.
Attorneys on the Jury
Unusually, two attorneys are serving on the jury for this case. Turley believes this could help or hurt Trump:
- Attorneys may have more influence and sway other jurors’ opinions
- However, attorneys understand what does and doesn’t constitute an actual crime
- They may realize the vague charges don’t clearly show criminal wrongdoing
Having legally trained minds on the jury makes this a complex dynamic to predict.
Trump Immunity Supreme Court Case
In a separate Supreme Court case, justices decide whether a president has complete immunity from criminal charges related to unofficial conduct. Key points:
- The Justice Department argues presidents have zero immunity at all
- Trump’s lawyers say presidents are entirely immune to unofficial acts
- Justices seem uncomfortable with such extreme positions on both sides
- They may settle on a moderate, limited immunity compromise ruling
Turley warns that this case could create a “constitutional abyss” with no clear answers about presidential powers.
Case Timeline Uncertainties
When might we get final rulings in these major Trump cases? Legal expert Turley says:
- The Supreme Court immunity case may not conclude until late June
- Even if Trump loses, a new trial is unlikely before the 2024 election
- The New York criminal case appears increasingly unlikely to go to trial
With growing doubts and unresolved legal questions, Trump may avoid conviction before voters decide his political future.
What do you think about the prosecution’s struggles to make a solid case against Trump so far? Leave a comment with your views below.
