Former U.S. President Donald Trump was convicted Thursday on all 34 felony counts in a landmark New York trial, becoming the first ex-president in American history with a criminal record.
The charges stemmed from a $130,000 payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels (real name Stephanie Clifford) ahead of the 2016 election—an alleged cover-up to hide their 2006 encounter. Prosecutors argued Trump falsified business records to 'mislead voters,' while his defense called it 'democracy in action.'
'This was a disgrace,' Trump declared outside court, vowing to appeal. Despite the guilty verdict, he remains free without bail until sentencing on July 11—just days before Republicans officially nominate him for the 2024 presidential race.
With a maximum 4-year prison sentence possible (though unlikely), the conviction throws the U.S. election into uncharted territory. Polls suggest the ruling could sway independent voters, even as Trump and Biden remain neck-and-neck. Meanwhile, Biden's camp stated the trial proves 'no one is above the law.'
Legal experts note Trump can't pardon himself if re-elected, since this is a *state* case. Three other criminal trials hang in limbo, delayed by procedural battles—making this verdict the only legal drama voters will see before November.
From courtroom gasps to meme-worthy soundbites, this saga blends law, politics, and tabloid drama like never before. Stay tuned for July's sentencing—it might just rewrite the rulebook.
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'This was a disgrace,' Trump declared outside court, vowing to appeal. Despite the guilty verdict, he remains free without bail until sentencing on July 11—just days before Republicans officially nominate him for the 2024 presidential race.
Legal experts note Trump can't pardon himself if re-elected, since this is a *state* case. Three other criminal trials hang in limbo, delayed by procedural battles—making this verdict the only legal drama voters will see before November.
