In the so-called hush money trial, the jury has the former American president Donald Trump found guilty on all 34 counts. It is the first conviction of a former president in American history. The sentence will be determined at a later date by Judge Juan Mercan.
Trump risks a prison sentence of several years, which may also be conditional, or a fine. The Republican can appeal. Even if he is legally convicted, he will be allowed to run in the presidential elections in November.
Prosecutors had accused Trump of falsifying business documents in connection with a hush money payment to porn actress Stormy Daniels. Trump is said to have tried to increase his chances of being elected in the fall of 2016 by paying $130,000 in hush money. He then allegedly recorded the flow of money illegally. More than twenty witnesses were interviewed during the trial, including Trump’s former lawyer Michael Cohen.
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In the so-called hush money trial, the jury has the former American president Donald Trump found guilty on all 34 counts. It is the first conviction of a former president in American history. The sentence will be determined at a later date by Judge Juan Mercan.
Trump risks a prison sentence of several years, which may also be conditional, or a fine. The Republican can appeal. Even if he is legally convicted, he will be allowed to run in the presidential elections in November.