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.
@heidilifeldman Indeed. It also embodies his hubris and arrogance - the crime is a product of his ingrained sense of entitlement that he can always buy his way out of responsibility and accountability.