Jonathan Turley: Trump Could Face ‘Terminal Sentence’ If DOJ Proves 1 Count

George Washington University professor and Fox News contributor Jonathan Turley said that if the federal government proves just one count against former President Donald Trump, it could be a “terminal sentence” for him.
Last week, the Department of Justice (DOJ) indicted Trump on dozens of charges in connection with whether he allegedly mishandled classified documents. Trump has repeatedly proclaimed his innocence and recently said he would not drop out of the 2024 race no matter what.
“The problem is, he’s got to run the table—he’s 76 years old,” Turley told Fox News over the weekend. “All the government has to do is stick the landing on one count, and he could have a terminal sentence. You’re talking about crimes that have a 10- or 20-year period as a maximum.”…}

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