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A New York jury convicted the former US President, Donald Trump, of all 34 felony counts of falsifying business records—the first US President to ever be criminally convicted in a court of law. Former United States President Donald Trump has been convicted of 34 felonies for falsifying business records by a jury from New York. A jury empaneled in Manhattan, where Mr. Trump was heard in court since the case started on April 15, eventually returned the guilty verdict.
Main Ideas
- Charges and Plea: Trump was charged for his involvement in a honeypot payment meant to silence an adult film actress, Stormy Daniels, from going public with allegations of an affair during the 2016 presidential race. Trump pleaded not guilty to all the charges.
- Deliberation: The jury has been out for 9.5 hours, starting at 4.
- Trump’s Reaction: With every count, as the jury foreperson uttered the word “guilty,” Trump looked down with his eyes squinted.
ARGUMENT OF THE PROSECUTION
Mr. Joshua Steinglass told his jury, “The law covers everybody alike.”
Comment from Judge: Judge Juan Merchan congratulated the jury on their service and for attending to this matter.
Sentence and Policy Implication: Sentencing is in July for Trump. The conviction adds high drama to the political landscape: he is the presumed Republican nominee for president.
Lawyer’s Response: Todd Blanche, his defense lawyer, asked for acquittal as soon as the jury had left the room, which the judge denied immediately. This is one historic conviction that sends a message that in America, nobody is above the law.
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