Former President Donald Trump is set to be interviewed by New York probation officials on Monday in preparation for his July sentencing following his criminal hush money case, according to reports.
Trump will sit for a virtual interview from his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, three people familiar with the plan told the Associated Press.
Former President Donald Trump sits in the courtroom for his trial at the Manhattan criminal court, Tuesday, May 21, 2024, in New York. AP
Sketch of former U.S. President Donald Trump in a courtroom, reacting to the verdict in his criminal trial. REUTERS
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg standing with staff members at a news conference, after a key verdict in hush money trial. Getty Images
One of Trump’s lawyers, Todd Blanche, will be present for the interview even though in New York, people convicted of crimes usually meet probation officials without their attorneys. However, the judge in Trump’s case, Juan Merchan, said in a letter on Friday that he would allow Blanche to join the meeting.
Former President Donald Trump in a suit and tie attending his trial at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York, 2024. AP
What happens next after Trump is found guilty in hush money case
Donald Trump, who was found guilty on all 34 counts, will remain free until his scheduled sentencing on the morning of July 11.
The former president also does not face any travel restrictions until the sentencing.
Trump’s attorneys said they plan to appeal the verdict “as soon as we can.”
If Trump loses an appeal with the mid-level appeals court, he’ll likely seek to have the state’s highest court hear his case, which could take an additional year.
Here you can read more about what happens next following the historic guilty verdict and what Trump potentially faces.
The pre-sentencing probation interview is meant to prepare a report that will tell the judge more about the defendant and help determine the proper punishment for the crime.
It also allows the defendant a chance to explain why they feel they deserve a lighter punishment.
Trump was found guilty by the jury on all 34 counts of falsifying business records related to the hush money payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels in the lead up to the 2016 presidential election.
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