Former president on trial. - Can admitting to a sex crime prevent Trump from being incarcerated?
America is divided by the controversial case of "Stormy balance sheet".
Stormy Daniels Shares Intimate Details in Court with Donald Trump
To begin with, it was quite a messy situation for Trump as he had to find an explanation for his wife Melania (45) about the alleged encounter in a hotel suite back in 2006. Daniels made sure to leave nothing out - the slap on the buttocks with a magazine, Trump's personal items (a golden manicure set and "Old Spice" deodorant), how he convinced her to have sex by promising career opportunities, and the unenthusiastic missionary position without using a condom. Her testimonies included details on how she almost fainted and trembled afterward.
These salacious anecdotes are not typical in high-profile legal cases in the United States, especially when the defendant is not charged with infidelity but with falsifying business documents in a 130,000-dollar arrangement with the porn star. To add to that, the prosecution's focus on such intimate details seemed unnecessary.
Lawyers Want to End the Trial
Trump's attorneys have been complaining about the nature of the trial. They believe it's not about justice but merely an opportunity to expose the former presidential candidate. To emphasize their point, they demanded twice that the trial be halted, calling the "incredibly prejudiced statements" challenging for a fair verdict. The jury was quite invested in Daniels' version of events, which may have led to Trump's frustration.
Furthermore, Trump's lawyers claimed that Daniels accused him of coercion indirectly, hinting that it could be equated to rape. This news sparked a legal discussion regarding the credibility of the witness. The defense attorney Todd Blanche (49) found the witness's later statements more suspicious compared to her initial accounts. He also pointed out how Trump was simply sitting there without defending himself.
Expert Legal Opinions
Some legal professionals think the irrelevant personal details could make the case seem inadequate. Additionally, it could create sympathy for the defendant, who had to endure these lewd accusations silently, according to Kate Levine, a university law professor. Trump's lawyers also targeted Daniels' credibility during the cross-examination. They accused her of fabricating the whole incident for monetary gain. Daniels had a sharp response, brushing aside the allegations with a wisecrack: "If I had written the script here, a better story would have come out."
Trump may face several years in prison, which could potentially be suspended or a fine. The case will continue the following week.
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Source: symclub.org
