Matt BlazeAs a nonexpert in NY criminal procedure, I was curious about why any of Trump's falsified-business-records-porn-star-hush-money charges wouldn't be outside NY's 5 year (for the felony) and 2 year (for the misdemeanor) statue of limitations. The offenses allegedly occurred in 2017. But NY stops the clock for periods where the defendant is continuously out of state. Had he moved back to NYC instead of FL after leaving the WH, he might have beaten the misdemeanor rap.
Note that paying hush money to a porn star does not, as far as I can tell, in and of itself violate NY law. But falsifying records to cover up the fact that you're paying hush money to a porn star does.
(I just like writing "paying hush money to a porn star" in relation to Trump. It makes me smile).
Try it yourself. Say "Donald Trump is likely to be indicted for falsifying records to cover up paying hush money to a porn star." You can't help but smile.
It feels like the crime Trump was born to commit.
Heidi Li Feldman@mattblaze I disagree with those who think this is somehow a trivial crime. It combines election cheating and misogyny - two of Trump’s most disgusting propensities.
Litzz11@heidilifeldman @mattblaze I agree. ALSO it really is a huge reminder of what a scumbag he is, and how hypocritical Evangelicals are for supporting him. "Trump paid off porn star" is not something you can defend when you pretend to have the nation's moral compass in your corner.
toxtethogrady@Litzz11 @heidilifeldman @mattblaze "WERE supporting him". They seem to have soured on him as of late, because he no longer goes to church or puts anything in the collection plate...
https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2022/12/evangelicals-donald-trump-2024
https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2022/12/evangelicals-donald-trump-2024
“We Will Get Destroyed”: Evangelicals Are Quietly Ditching Donald Trump’s 2024 Bid
Several prominent pastors say their congregations are looking to others like Mike Pence and Ron DeSantis to steer the Republican Party back on track. “Donald Trump has to go,” as one evangelical columnist put it.
Jake Miller@heidilifeldman @mattblaze @Litzz11 It’s kind of tempting to go protest an arrest with a sign that says “He didn’t pay for sex, just her silence!” A nice, pro-criminal protest sign that unnerves your fellow protestors!