NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 3: Former U.S. President Donald Trump appears in the courtroom with his lawyers for his civil fraud trial at New York State Supreme Court on October 03, 2023 in New York City. Former President Trump may be forced to sell off his properties after Justice Arthur Engoron canceled his business certificates and ruled that he committed fraud for years while building his real estate empire after being sued by Attorney General Letitia James, who is seeking $250 million in damages. The trial will determine how much he and his companies will be penalized for the fraud. (Photo by Shannon Stapleton-Pool/Getty Images)
Former President Donald Trump completed a pre-sentencing probation interview virtually on Monday alongside his attorney, Todd Blanche.
Trump must complete a pre-sentencing report, including a probation interview, after being found guilty of 34 felony charges related to falsifying business records last month.
Trump attended the interview from his Mar-a-Lago home, and the call had additional security measures, such as not being held over Zoom.
It was also revealed that the interviewer is a female. Judge Juan Merchan, who oversaw the case, permitted Trump’s attorney to attend as well.
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The purpose of the interview is to gather information about Trump’s criminal history, finances, mental and physical health, addiction issues and living situation. He may also be asked if he is associated with anyone that has a previous criminal record, as this is not permitted if Trump is put on probation.
The Trump defense team is expected to submit their sentencing recommendation on June 13. Trump is scheduled to be sentenced on July 11, just days before he is expected to be named the GOP candidate at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
It is highly unusual for a pre-sentence investigation interview to be done remotely.
The sentence may include probation and up to four years of jail time.
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