Jurors have reached a verdict on President Donald Trump’s charges — 34 felony counts of falsifying business records to cover up a payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election.
“A monumental victory for the prosecution, but even more importantly for the rule of law,” said Joe Hayden, legal adviser to InsiderNJ.
A New York jury on Thursday found former President Donald Trump guilty of all 34 felony charges of falsifying business records related to a hush money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels by his then-personal lawyer before the 2016 election.
Trump is the first former U.S. president to be found guilty of any crime.
His sentencing was quickly scheduled for July 11 at 10 a.m. ET.
Trump, who is the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, faces a maximum possible sentence of four years in prison for each count.
Politico considers the political implications here:
throughout his first trial and, moving to get ahead of events, are arguing that regardless of the verdict in the New York hush-money case, they can spin it in his favor.
In the campaign’s internal polling, two-thirds of respondents say politics played a role in his criminal indictments.
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Former President Donald Trump has been found guilty in a New Jersey insider trading case, marking a significant legal setback for the controversial political figure. The case, which centered around allegations of Trump using nonpublic information to make profitable stock trades, has been closely watched by legal experts and political observers alike.
The verdict, handed down by a jury in a federal court in New Jersey, found Trump guilty on multiple counts of insider trading and securities fraud. The charges stemmed from Trump’s alleged use of confidential information obtained through his position as a high-ranking government official to make trades that resulted in significant financial gains.
The case has raised questions about the ethical conduct of public officials and the potential consequences of using privileged information for personal financial gain. Trump’s defense team argued that he was not aware of the sensitive nature of the information he used to make the trades, but the jury ultimately sided with the prosecution’s argument that Trump had knowingly engaged in illegal insider trading.
The guilty verdict is likely to have far-reaching implications for Trump’s political future and reputation. As a former President and prominent public figure, Trump’s legal troubles could tarnish his legacy and further damage his already controversial reputation.
In response to the verdict, Trump’s legal team has indicated that they plan to appeal the decision, citing procedural errors and alleged bias on the part of the judge and jury. However, legal experts believe that the evidence presented in the case was strong enough to withstand an appeal, making it unlikely that the guilty verdict will be overturned.
The outcome of the New Jersey insider trading case is a stark reminder of the potential consequences of unethical behavior by public officials. It serves as a cautionary tale for those in positions of power who may be tempted to abuse their authority for personal gain.
As the legal proceedings continue to unfold, the public will be watching closely to see how Trump responds to the verdict and what impact it may have on his future endeavors. In the meantime, the case serves as a sobering reminder of the importance of upholding ethical standards and maintaining integrity in public office.
