Former President Trump’s felony conviction on charges related to falsifying business records raises concerns about his future Secret Service protection. The agency has stated that the outcome of the case will not affect their protective mission, but Democrats have introduced a bill to strip convicted felons from such protection. While Trump’s appeals process could take months or years, the Trump campaign remains confident in his chances of winning the presidency again.
Following Donald Trump’s conviction on 34 felony counts, his supporters have flooded pro-Trump websites with violent and threatening rhetoric, calling for riots, revolution, and retribution. Some posts advocate for attacks on jurors, the execution of the judge, and armed insurrection. Trump himself has continued to attack the judicial system and cast doubt on the legitimacy of the verdict. Experts warn that the violent language and calls for action could inspire real-world violence from Trump’s most extreme supporters.
Former US President Donald Trump was found guilty on May 30th in the first criminal trial of a former president in the nation’s history. This unprecedented verdict brings a unique twist to the upcoming presidential race, as Trump remains a leading candidate despite his felony conviction. The guilty verdict stems from falsifying business records in connection with hush money payments during the 2016 election. Notably, under the US Constitution, the conviction does not disqualify Trump from running for president, and he maintains his eligibility to vote for himself in Florida, where he resides.
Samantha Peterson, a former Antioch community services officer, was sentenced to supervised release, community service, and restitution after pleading guilty to her involvement in a college degree scam that netted her $3,000 in ill-gotten pay and reimbursements. Peterson avoided jail time but lost her job and reputation due to the felony conviction. She expressed remorse for her actions and said she had let down her community and family. Prosecutors had requested house arrest, citing the breach of public trust, but the judge took into account Peterson’s lack of prior criminal history and her cooperation with authorities.
