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Septua

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18. I will add, Trump has the advantage.

Reply to Septua (Reply #17)

Thu May 16, 2024, 11:59 PM

May 2024

One of MSNBC legal pundits reiterated the prosecutor has to convince 12 jurors Trump is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Trump's lawyer needs to persuade only one juror that Trump isn't.

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What are your opinions on Trump being convicted? [View all] Septua May 2024 OP

I think he has the devil's own luck Laurelin May 2024 #1

I'm going with no birdographer May 2024 #2

I think we have to wait to see the defense side. This trial is far from over. jimfields33 May 2024 #3

No BlueKota May 2024 #4

Guilty, probation and pwb May 2024 #5

I wouldn't be surprised if he didn't go to jail. Dave Bowman May 2024 #6

Guilty on some counts but maybe not all. But you never know what a jury might do. emulatorloo May 2024 #7

I figure prison is a coin toss. Torchlight May 2024 #8

He will be convicted. drray23 May 2024 #9

I think he's banking on losing the trial and winning the aftermath unblock May 2024 #10

Online Magic 8 Ball says "Most likely".... That's probably as good as any other guess, mine included. hlthe2b May 2024 #11

The trump trials are a circus, a distraction and evidence of our failed system. PufPuf23 May 2024 #12

Jim told me to relax, nothing we could do but vote, Septua May 2024 #16

Same as it ever was. Have voted Democratic for over 50 years. PufPuf23 May 2024 #19

Convicted yes, jail no budkin May 2024 #13

I'll win the lottery first. Cartoonist May 2024 #14

Even when he loses, he wins. TSExile May 2024 #15

I don't expect him to see the inside of prison... Septua May 2024 #17

I will add, Trump has the advantage. Septua May 2024 #18

Hard to figure. Patton French May 2024 #20

In this country you are innocent until proven broke. Emile May 2024 #21