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Trump’s Conviction Sparks Accusations and Deepens Divisions

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is the local prosecutor in Trump’s New York trial, and the case had nothing to do with President Biden or his administration. Trump was convicted of falsifying business records as part of a scheme to cover up a sex scandal that threatened to erupt while he was running for president in 2016.
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By Stacy M. Brown

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On a cool Thursday afternoon, in a New York courtroom, history was made as a somber Donald Trump, former president of the United States, listened to a jury pronounce him guilty of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. He sat slack, becoming the first former president ever to be convicted of a crime. “Our whole country is being rigged right now,” Trump declared. “This is being done by the Biden administration to wound or hurt a political opponent.” That statement is unequivocally false. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is the local prosecutor in Trump’s New York trial, and the case had nothing to do with President Biden or his administration. Trump was convicted of falsifying business records as part of a scheme to cover up a sex scandal that threatened to erupt while he was running for president in 2016.

Prosecutors argued it was an unlawful effort to influence that election. But Trump has tried to turn that accusation on its head, calling it the “Biden trial,” “election interference,” and a “witch hunt.” His allies quickly echoed these sentiments. Arizona Senate candidate Kari Lake described the verdict as “the most egregious example of election interference and an outright mockery of the rule of law in the 246-year history of our Republic.” Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson called the trial a “purely political exercise, not a legal one,” accusing the Biden administration of weaponizing the justice system. That strategy aims to erode public faith in the system that convicted Trump, a move likely to worry Republicans and Democrats alike about the future of American democracy. “This was a conviction by a jury of Americans who listened to the evidence and made their decision,” Rachel Kleinfeld, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, told the New York Times. “When you undermine courts the way that elections have already been undermined, there is no peaceful way to settle differences.”

For Trump and his campaign, the party line is clear: grievance, anger, and a call for revenge. Former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, a Republican Senate candidate, faced immediate backlash from Trump’s senior advisor, Chris LaCivita, for urging Americans to respect the verdict and legal process. “You just ended your campaign,” LaCivita retorted. “I couldn’t help but think throughout this trial of Donald Trump sitting through days of testimony in Manhattan Criminal Court,” said the Rev. Al Sharpton. “This is the same building that Antron McCray, Kevin Richardson, Yusef Salaam, Raymond Santana, and Korey Wise all passed into, day after day, as they endured a show trial for a crime they did not commit. These children had to hear vitriol from people whose anger was incited by a man who spent a small fortune on full-page ads calling for their execution. Now the shoe is on the other foot. Donald Trump is the criminal, and those five men are exonerated.”

Judge Merchan has scheduled Trump’s sentencing for July 11, allowing Trump to remain free until then. Trump was convicted on 34 felony counts, each carrying a potential sentence of up to four years. However, legal experts consider that he will unlikely receive a cumulative sentence exceeding four years. Merchan also has the option to impose probation instead of prison time. Before sentencing, Trump will meet with a psychologist or social worker to present his case for a more lenient punishment. Even if Merchan does impose a prison sentence, Trump might not have to serve it immediately. The judge could permit him to stay free while his appeals are processed, which could take months or even years. This could potentially extend beyond Election Day and reach the Supreme Court.

Despite his conviction, Trump can still run for president. The Constitution does not disqualify him from holding office due to a felony conviction. He could even campaign from prison. If elected while incarcerated, Trump would not have the power to pardon himself for state charges. However, he could argue that his imprisonment hindered his ability to fulfill presidential duties and that he might seek legal avenues for release. “I’m reminded of Dr. King’s proverb that the arc of history is long,” Sharpton concluded. “But it bends toward justice.”

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NFL: Week Two Recap | Jalen Hurts did not fold; Caleb Williams exits game with injury

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts found Darius Cooper with nine seconds left for the game winning touchdown as his team beat the Tennessee Titans 24-20 in Nashville. Hurts finished the day 26/37 for 264 yards. He threw for two touchdowns and two interceptions. Prior to the final drive, the Eagles ran 25 plays for 45 […]
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Prior to the final drive, the Eagles ran 25 plays for 45 yards. During the final drive Hurts went 6-8 with 61 passing yards and the touchdown. Titans defensive tackle — and team captain — Jeffery Simmons said this week that the way to defend Jalen Hurts is to make him “play quarterback.”

Hurts said to Simmons after today’s game: “You started that sh**. I had to finish it.”

Running back Saquon Barkley suffered a stinger in the first half but he ultimately finished the game. He had four carries and nine yards and one catch for eleven yards. He will get an MRI for his injury, but admitted to Cameron Wolfe of the NFL Network he was fine.

Caleb Williams leaves game against Vikings with apparent lower-body injury

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was helped off the field with a right leg injury with 7:42 remaining in the fourth quarter. Williams was down, writhing in pain after scrambling to his left. After departing the injury tent, Williams raised his right fist, acknowledging the crowd while expressing his frustration. Testing will commence on Monday to find out more details about his injury.

“We’ll know tomorrow,” Johnson admitted regarding Williams’ injury. “He’s in good spirits. He’s a team player.”

Williams finished the day with 138 passing yards and one interception.

“I’m actually happy it’s nothing with the knee — that was my first inclination,” Johnson said. “But, a hamstring could be pretty damaging as well. So, we’ll see. We’ll see how bad it is tomorrow and we’ll go from there.”

Bryce Young once again dominated the Falcons

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young is 5-1 against the Atlanta Falcons and is undefeated at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Today, Young threw for 287 yards and three touchdowns as he led the Panthers to a 34-3 dismembering of the Atlanta Falcons. Georgia Tech alumnus Darren Waller caught two touchdowns and linebacker Devin Lloyd returned one of his two interceptions for a touchdown.

Cooper Rush started his second straight game for the Falcons and it did not go well. The partisan crowd voiced their displeasure after Rush completed 10/17 passes for 86 yards and two interceptions. Jack Strand entered the game for Rush prompting cheers from the Falcons fans. The rookie threw a pick-six on his first career pass attempt. Strand was the first QB to accomplish that feat since Sam Darnold in 2018 and is the first Falcons player to do that since Brett Favre in 1991. Strand finished the day with 59 passing yards and 16 rushing yards.

According to reports, quarterback Michael Penix, Jr. is expected to make his season debut this Thursday at the Green Bay Packers. His return should help the Falcons. They are the first team since the 2008 Rams to not run any plays in the red zone after the first two games to open a season.

The bright spots for the Falcons today were the Spelman College Jaguarettes performing with the Falcons cheerleaders and Florida A&M’s marching band, The Marching 100, also performed during halftime!

Jayden Daniels gets carted off after apparent arm injury

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels appeared to injure his left elbow on the final play of the first half in his game against the Dallas Cowboys. During the play, Daniels got stepped on, braced himself for the fall, and his elbow bent the wrong way. Daniels draped a towel over his head as he exited the field on the cart.

He was later ruled out.

Daniels suffered a dislocated elbow to the same arm during week nine of last season against the Washington Commanders, which led to him being shut down for the remainder of the season.

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The Complete Negotiation Framework — Every Stage, Every Tactic, Every Win

Master the complete vehicle-purchase negotiation framework with Roosevelt Gist and Roosevelt. Learn every stage, tactic, and win!
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Negotiation framework stages, tactics, and winning strategies from AutoNetwork

Roosevelt Gist and Roosevelt deliver the complete vehicle-purchase negotiation framework in Episode 8 of The Color of Our Money Is Green. This episode covers the three foundations of every effective negotiation, the full seven-stage negotiation sequence with exact language for every stage, and five of the most common dealership tactics with the specific response each one requires.
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Stay toasty in the CX-90! Plush Nappa leather, heated/ventilated seats, and a memory-equipped heated steering wheel deliver ultimate luxury.
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Mazda CX-90 interior with heated seats offering premium comfort.

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