By Jason Hancock
The decision comes a day before Bailey will face off in the Aug. 6 primary election against Will Scharf, a member of Trump’s legal team.
In a one-page order, the court refused to intervene in the case, meaning a gag order against Trump will remain in place and sentencing on his 34 felony convictions will move forward as scheduled next month.
Bailey argued the New York prosecution was politically motivated and urged the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene because it has jurisdiction in cases involving one state suing another. He sought to delay sentencing until after the election and lift the gag order placed on Trump that prevents him from speaking out against prosecutors, court staff and their families.
The court rejected Bailey’s argument without comment.
“It’s disappointing that the Supreme Court refused to exercise its constitutional responsibility to resolve state v. state disputes,” Bailey posted on social media, adding that his office would continue to challenge the “illicit prosecutions against President Trump.”
Trump is slated to be sentenced just weeks before the November election after being convicted on 34 counts for falsifying business records related to hush money payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels.
Bailey’s loss on Monday earned a sharp rebuke from Will Scharf, who is running against the attorney general in Tuesday’s GOP primary. Scharf is part of Trump’s legal team that successfully argued to the U.S. Supreme Court earlier this year that presidents enjoy immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts taken in office.
“I win the cases I file,” Scharf said. “My team and I have won case after case for President Trump, including at the Supreme Court.”
Complete and total joke. This effort by our worthless and emotionally insecure AG is a stunt meant for an audience of one, (donnie j trump) and absolute devotion to the magat cult. It also demonstrates how un-American this individual really is. Pathetic and disturbing that this individual holds a public office. What the hell is wrong with you people that vote for such evil, deception, and narcissism?
ReplyDeleteMaybe he’s against a weaponized DOJ and a judge with a chip on his shoulder….
ReplyDeleteYou know like it or not the shooting was allowed to happen, just have to think for yourself. The media lies all the time you can see it for yourself if you just pay attention
804, hilariously funny if it weren't so sad that people like this follow conspiracy theories and lies. Hey 804, I've got a 2014 dodge truck I'll sell you for the very cheap price of $35000. You could probably resell it for $75000. but you have to hurry, another magat is interested.
DeleteYou would buy a Dodge..
DeleteSo do you know the difference between the truth and a conspiracy theory?
About 9-12 months sometimes sooner sometimes longer
Being a junior philosopher isn't going to reveal the truth 240.
DeleteMaybe but you bought a Dodge your judgment can’t be trusted
DeleteHa ha Andy failed
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