Trump Found Guilty in Historic “Hush Money” Trial

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Trump found guilty in hush-money case

Donald Trump was found guilty of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records related to a “hush money” payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels. The jury delivered a unanimous verdict after a six-week trial, with Trump facing up to four years in prison and a $5,000 fine for each charge. 

Trump has denounced the verdict as “rigged” and vowed to fight the conviction, with sentencing scheduled for July 11. The case marks a historic moment, as Donald Trump becomes the first former U.S. president to face criminal conviction. The trial centered on Trump's involvement in a conspiracy to identify, purchase, and silence stories that might harm his reputation and presidential campaign. 

However, the payment to Daniels was part of this effort, and Trump's falsification of business records was aimed at concealing the true nature of the payment. The verdict is seen as a significant moment in Trump's legal battles, which include additional cases related to subverting the 2020 election results and hoarding classified documents. 

Trump's allies have stuck by him throughout the trial, and it remains to be seen how the verdict will impact his political prospects.