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What happens to Trump's criminal cases now that he's won re-election?

2024/11/10
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Scott Detrow:本期节目讨论了特朗普面临的四项刑事指控,以及他再次当选总统后这些案件的可能走向。他认为,特朗普当选后,联邦层面的案件可能会被终止,州层面的案件也可能消失。 Carrie Johnson:她分析了特朗普面临的四个案件:两个联邦案件(涉及选举干预和持有机密文件)和两个州案件(纽约州和佐治亚州)。她指出,由于司法部长期以来坚持不能起诉或审判在职总统,特朗普当选后,联邦案件很可能被撤销。特别检察官史密斯已经开始着手撤销这些案件的程序。至于州层面的案件,纽约州的案件由于特朗普当选总统,其判决可能会被撤销;佐治亚州的案件因对地区检察官的指控而复杂化,其进展也可能受到影响。联邦政府可能放弃对特朗普其他同案被告的起诉,但佐治亚州的检察官可能不会这样做。最高法院关于总统豁免权的裁决对所有四起案件都有影响。 她还讨论了司法部对案件处理速度的时机选择以及最高法院的裁决,引发了诸多反思。司法部处理速度缓慢受到了批评,但即使采取更快的行动,最高法院的裁决也可能阻碍案件的进行。 最后,她展望了特朗普再次上任后,他如何利用司法部来打击政治对手,以及他可能利用总统的特权,对1月6日事件的被告进行赦免等问题。她认为,特朗普可能会干预司法部的调查,这将取决于司法部和联邦调查局内部人员的品格和正直。特朗普已经表示要报复他的政治对手,这可能导致对这些人的调查。 Carrie Johnson: Carrie Johnson详细分析了特朗普面临的四起案件,并预测了这些案件在特朗普再次当选总统后的可能走向。她特别关注了司法部长期以来坚持的原则:不能起诉或审判在职总统,以及最高法院关于总统豁免权的最新裁决,这些都将对案件的走向产生重大影响。她认为,联邦案件很可能由于特朗普再次当选而被撤销,而州级案件的未来则更加不确定,可能面临被撤销或长期拖延的风险。她还分析了各个案件中存在的复杂因素,例如对地区检察官的指控以及证人证词的有效性等。此外,她还讨论了司法部在案件处理速度上的争议,以及特朗普可能利用总统权力干预司法调查的可能性,以及对政治对手采取报复行动的风险。

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Why are Trump's criminal cases likely to be dismissed now that he has won re-election?

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has a longstanding policy against indicting or prosecuting a sitting president. With Trump returning to the White House, the federal cases against him are expected to be dropped. State-level cases may also be impacted by this change in status.

What is the status of the federal cases against Trump?

Special Counsel Jack Smith has requested more time to provide a status report on the federal cases due to the extraordinary circumstance of Trump becoming president-elect. The DOJ's policy against prosecuting a sitting president suggests these cases will likely be dismissed.

Will there be a report from Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigation?

Smith is required under special counsel regulations to write a report. Whether it will be completed and published before Trump's inauguration depends on the timing and AG Merrick Garland's review process.

What is the current status of the state cases against Trump, particularly in New York?

Trump was found guilty on 34 felony counts in New York and was due for sentencing. However, his lawyers are likely to request the case be vacated or dismissed given his new status as president-elect.

How might the Georgia RICO case against Trump be affected?

The case is already complicated by allegations against the district attorney. With Trump's presidential status, it's unclear if prosecutors will continue pursuing the case against him, though other defendants may still face charges.

What are the potential implications of Trump's return to office for the Department of Justice?

Trump has promised to use the DOJ to target political opponents. Key areas to watch include potential pardons for January 6th defendants and how much influence the president will exert over ongoing investigations.

What are the main concerns about Trump's potential use of the DOJ for political purposes?

Concerns include the possibility of pardons for political allies, such as January 6th defendants, and the potential for the president to interfere with ongoing investigations into his political enemies, depending on the integrity of DOJ personnel.

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The episode discusses the implications of Trump's re-election on his ongoing criminal cases, focusing on the potential dismissal of federal and state-level charges.
  • Trump's re-election likely means the end of his federal and state criminal cases.
  • The Department of Justice (DOJ) has a longstanding view against indicting a sitting president.
  • Trump is scheduled to be sentenced in New York, but this is now unlikely to proceed.

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Today, we're sharing an episode of Trump's Trials for listeners.Now that Donald Trump is headed back to the White House the three remaining criminal cases against him will most likely go away. Host Scott Detrow) speaks with NPR justice correspondent Carrie Johnson). Follow the show on Apple Podcasts) or Spotify) for new episodes each Saturday.Sign up for sponsor-free episodes and support NPR's political journalism at plus.npr.org/trumpstrials).Email the show at [email protected]).Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices)NPR Privacy Policy)