Former President Donald Trump was indicted for an unprecedented third time on August 1, adding another set of serious federal charges to the mounting legal issues he faces.

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[–] 49 points 3 years ago* (4 children)

12 jurors will decide on his guilt (the standard is proof beyond a reasonable doubt in a criminal case) after reviewing evidence during his trial which will probably happen next year. If found guilty, the judge will choose a sentence that's within guidelines outlined in law. Then he'll be pardoned by the next Republican president.

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  • [–] 8 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    Unless he's the next Republican president and pardons himself, I wouldn't be so sure that he'll be pardoned.

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  • [–] 16 points 3 years ago (2 children)

    Trump has such a large fanatical following that it's almost certain the next Republican president will use a Trump pardon as a poker chip for gaining party support on whatever plan he needs pushed.

    So personally I think it's almost certain Trump will be pardoned.

    But it's possible he could die in prison before that happens.

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  • [–] 3 points 3 years ago (2 children)

    But wouldn't trump have to admit guilt to be pardoned? I don't think he could do that.

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