Judge: To convict Trump of felonies, jury does not need to unanimously agree on what 'predicate' crime he committed
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Here's the three possible predicate crimes.
One is tax fraud. One is a violation of federal election law, and one is a violation of a NY election law
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The DA proposed 4, but the judge ruled one out
Judge's ruling https://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/24432832/2024-02-15-order-denying-motion-to-dismiss-people-v-donaldtrump-2-15-24decision-1.pdf
I am sure Trump will be convicted in this first trial, then he will win his appeal. There is no way NY will clear the charges.