Donald Trump was found guilty on all 34 counts by a jury in Manhattan today over falsifing business records. The verdict was announced by the jury’s foreperson, who delivered the news with a firm tone of voice, reflecting the seriousness of the charges.
Despite the gravity of the situation, reporters in the courtroom noted that Donald Trump himself did not display any significant changes in his demeanour, except for occasionally looking down. The former president maintained his composure throughout the proceedings.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg led the prosecution in this high-profile case, alleging that Trump had falsified business records in order to conceal hush money payments made to Stormy Daniels, a popular adult film actor. The payments were made during the final stages of the 2016 presidential campaign and have been a subject of controversy ever since.
Throughout the trial, Trump’s defence team argued that the payments were not illegal and were made for legitimate business purposes. However, the jury ultimately disagreed, finding Trump guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records.
The verdict marks a significant legal blow for Donald Trump, who has faced numerous legal challenges throughout his political career. It remains to be seen what the consequences of these convictions will be for the former president, but they undoubtedly have far-reaching implications for his reputation and standing in the public eye.
As this story develops, it will undoubtedly continue to garner attention from the media and the public alike. The ramifications of these guilty verdicts on Trump’s political future and the broader implications for campaign finance laws will be closely watched.
Trump will be sentenced on July 11.
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