One year ago, Donald J. Trump faced 91 felony counts across four criminal cases, enough for an ordinary defendant to brace for years behind bars.
But today, Mr. Trump still walks free — and is running for president. One of his cases was thrown out. The U.S. Supreme Court derailed another. A third is delayed indefinitely. And on Friday, in his only criminal case that actually made it to trial and scratched his legal Teflon, he pulled off one of his most surprising wins yet.
But today, Mr. Trump still walks free — and is running for president. One of his cases was thrown out. The U.S. Supreme Court derailed another. A third is delayed indefinitely. And on Friday, in his only criminal case that actually made it to trial and scratched his legal Teflon, he pulled off one of his most surprising wins yet.
After a Year of Legal Peril, Trump Seeks Election as a Felon, but Free
Donald J. Trump’s sentencing in Manhattan was delayed, thanks in part to his legal resources and political status. It raised a question: Is he above the law?
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