Likely Prisons
Several facilities have been identified by the authorities where Trump could be lodged in a cell if he is sentenced to a term of imprisonment of more than a year. Generally, as per US law, if an individual is convicted for a term exceeding a year, he is sent to prison, whereas if it is less than a year, he is sent to a correctional facility.
Rikers Island Jail?
In the present circumstances, if Trump is convicted for a term of less than 1 year imprisonment, he is likely to be sent to the Rikers Island Jail in the Bronx. This prison was originally built to house individuals who were suffering from contagious diseases. The high-profile detainees are housed in the VIP West facility.
Exclusive jail for Donald Trump?
Another prison being explored is the 19th floor of the Bellevue Hospital Ward where he would be imprisoned on an exclusive floor, away from the rest of the prisoners.
Whichever place the former president may be lodged, he would require round-the-clock security provided by the US Secret Service. This will require adequate space for the president as well as security personnel. Further, he will have to be kept away from the regular prisoners keeping in mind the security interests.
Is Trump about to be imprisoned?
The legal experts who had previously dismissed a prison term on charges of falsifying business records are generally not serious enough to attract a prison term, and have now contended that the jury may find the required reasoning to accord a jail term. Trump has been convicted for the hush money payments he had given to adult actor Stormy Daniels and had asked her to keep quiet. He had falsified his business records while doing the same.
FAQs:
Can Donald Trump contest the upcoming US Presidential elections?
The US law is silent on this topic related to an individual contesting elections, after being convicted for an offense. He will be permitted to contest the upcoming elections.
How many cases is Trump facing?
Apart from the conviction in the Hush Money case, Trump is facing trial in three other cases. None of these cases are coming up for trial before the elections in November.
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