TRUMP HUSH MONEY TRIAL
Judge delays Donald Trump's hush money sentencing to September 18
Trump faces an uphill battle getting the hush money conviction overturned, since much of the conduct at issue in the case predated his time in office. Trump's lawyers on Monday asked Justice Juan Merchan to allow them to argue his conviction in New York state court in Manhattan should be overturned due to the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on July 1 that presidents are entitled to immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts.
Prosecutor won't oppose Trump sentencing delay in hush money case after high court immunity ruling
Legal troubles loom as Trump faces sentencing delay amidst scandalous hush money revelations, potentially impacting campaign dynamics and public image.
New York Judge partially lifts Trump hush money gag order
The revised order now allows Trump to speak publicly about witnesses in the case, but keeps in place restrictions on his comments about individual prosecutors and others involved in the case. Trump's lawyers argued the gag order was stifling his campaign speech, and said it might limit his ability to respond to attacks from Democratic President Joe Biden during their coming debate on June 27.
Have Melania and Ivanka rallied behind Donald Trump after hush money trial verdict? Is Trump's household still divided?
The recent trial of Donald Trump has resulted in a thaw in the relationship between his family members. The former president has been affected by the recent trial but is looking forward to contesting the upcoming elections in November.
How Donald Trump's deny-everything strategy could hurt him at sentencing
It's a truism of the criminal justice system that defendants hoping for lenient treatment at their sentencing are expected to take responsibility for their actions, even express remorse. But that flies in the face of Trump's longtime refusal to acknowledge any wrongdoing, a tone that he often strikes to portray strength and present himself as a fighter under ceaseless attack.
Hush Money Trial: Can Donald Trump self-pardon from the case if he gets re-elected as US President?
Trump is the first former president to be convicted of a felony. A Manhattan jury found that Trump had misrepresented a hush money reimbursement as legal expenses to conceal a $130,000 payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election.
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Fundraising page dedicated to Donald Trump receives $80,000, crashes after guilty verdict in hush money trial
A jury of the Manhattan Court in New York found Donald Trump guilty of falsifying records about hush money payments to an adult film star. This prompted a donation of $800,000 after which the webpage hosting the campaign donation crashed.
Donald Trump Hush Money Trial: When will the sentencing happen and what to expect?
Former President Donald Trump became the first U.S. president to be convicted of a crime. A New York jury found him guilty on all 34 counts related to falsifying business records in his high-profile hush money trial.
Guilty on all counts, Donald Trump becomes first US president convicted of a crime
Donald Trump, convicted by a New York jury, faces 34 felony counts for falsifying documents to cover up hush money paid to porn star Stormy Daniels. Cohen testified about the $130,000 payment during the 2016 election.
Trump will try to turn his guilty verdict into campaign fuel
Donald Trump, facing 34 felony convictions linked to the 2016 election, plans to leverage the verdict as campaign fuel. He claimed that the verdict was politically motivated. Trump remained defiant and ready to fight, with his team insisting the outcome would not affect the election. Following the guilty verdict, Trump's campaign rallied supporters, labeling him a "political prisoner" and selling black "Make America Great Again" caps in response.
“Mother Teresa could not beat these charges,” Trump says after being convicted in hush money trial
Former President Donald Trump has defiantly responded to his conviction on 34 felony counts, denouncing the trial as a disgrace. The Manhattan jury found him guilty of falsifying business records in connection to a hush money payment to porn actor Stormy Daniels during his 2016 campaign.
How Trump's hush money trial verdict could affect the 2024 election
Jurors in Donald Trump's first-ever criminal trial began deliberations on Wednesday in his hush money case, which could have significant implications for the 2024 White House race. Trump has pleaded not guilty to 34 counts of falsifying business records to cover up a payment that bought the silence of porn star Stormy Daniels shortly before the 2016 election.
Has Donald Trump been snubbed by key family members including wife Melania at hush-money trial? Here's what we know
Donald Trump's daughter-in-law and a key figure in the Republican National Committee, Lara Trump slammed the prosecutors in the hush money trial. She said that it was never a case about protecting the citizens of the city of New York, this was a case about politics.
Jury to begin deliberations in Donald Trump's hush money case
Jurors are set to deliberate in Former US President Donald Trump's hush money trial following closing arguments where Manhattan prosecutor Joshua Steinglass accused Trump of participating in a cover-up conspiracy during the 2016 election. Trump's lawyer proclaimed his innocence and questioned the prosecution witness. The trial revolves around hush money payments to stifle embarrassing stories. Trump faces multiple felony charges that could result in imprisonment.
Prosecutor tells jury Trump's 'intent to defraud could not be any clearer'
The jury will begin deliberating Wednesday on whether to convict the former president of falsifying business records, after they are issued with instructions from the judge.
Will Donald Trump be sent to jail if he is convicted by Manhattan court? Here are details
Each of the 34 felony falsification of business records charges that Trump is facing carries a sentence of up to four years in prison and a $5,000 fine. He has pleaded not guilty in all these cases.
Defense argues Donald Trump is not guilty as hush money trial nears an end
In his closing argument, Blanche will try to convince jurors that Trump, the businessman-turned-politician, did not cover up evidence of a hush money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels to advance his 2016 presidential campaign. Once Blanche finishes, prosecutors will sum up the witnesses and evidence they have presented as they argue Trump, 77, illegally falsified business documents to cover up the payment that ensured Daniels would not go public with her story of a 2006 sexual encounter.
Closing arguments, jury instructions and maybe a verdict? Major week looms in Trump hush money trial
The testimony in Donald Trump's New York hush money trial has concluded, moving to closing arguments, jury deliberations, and a possible verdict. Closing arguments, starting Tuesday, will summarize key points, with the defense aiming to create reasonable doubt. Judge Merchan will instruct the jury on legal standards before deliberations. Jurors must reach a unanimous decision on 34 counts of falsifying business records, with potential for a mistrial if they remain deadlocked.
Here's what every key witness said at Donald Trump's hush money trial
Key witnesses in Donald Trump's trial, such as Hope Hicks and Robert Costello, provided insights into the events following the 'Access Hollywood' leak. Testimonies also included details from Trump's lawyers and associates.
Trump hush money trial: What comes next?
Trump hush money trial: What comes next? If Trump is convicted, it would likely be several weeks or months until he is sentenced. As a first-time offender of a nonviolent crime, he would likely be released on bond in the meantime.
Donald Trump declines to testify at hush money trial as defense team rests case
Trump's lawyers had asked Merchan to dismiss the case before it reaches the jury, arguing that it rests on the testimony of a witness, the estranged former Trump fixer Michael Cohen, who has a well-documented history of lying.
Donald Trump's lawyers assail estranged fixer Michael Cohen's credibility at hush money trial
Former fixer Michael Cohen testified against ex-President Donald Trump, revealing details of hush money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels under aggressive questioning from Trump's defense lawyers Todd Blanche and Susan Hoffinger, and interactions with Trump advisor Robert Costello.
Michael Cohen says he and Trump discussed porn star payment plot at White House
Former fixer Michael Cohen testified at Trump's trial, revealing Trump authorized hush money to Stormy Daniels before 2016 election. Trial includes details of an Oval Office meeting, bonus package, and judicial proceedings by Justice Juan Merchan. Cohen's testimony also involves Access Hollywood, Karen McDougal, campaign finance law, Hope Hicks, federal prosecutions, and classified documents.
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