The hush money trial against Donald Trump has captured headlines worldwide. Here's a look back at the major milestones from 2023 to 2025:
March 30, 2023: 🚨 A New York grand jury indicted Trump for allegedly paying $130,000 to Stormy Daniels ahead of the 2016 presidential election.
April 4, 2023: 🏛️ Trump was arraigned in New York City, becoming the first former U.S. president to face criminal indictment.
April 15, 2024: ⚖️ In a historic moment, Trump appeared in a Manhattan criminal court, marking the first time a former president stood trial in a criminal case.
May 30, 2024: 🏆 A New York jury convicted Trump on all 34 felony counts related to falsifying business records to conceal the hush money payment.
July 2, 2024: ⏰ Judge Merchan postponed Trump's sentencing from July 11 to September 18.
September 6, 2024: 📅 Sentencing was further delayed to November 26, following the election day.
November 22, 2024: 🗳️ After winning the 2024 presidential election, Trump’s sentencing was indefinitely postponed.
December 16, 2024: ❌ The New York State Supreme Court denied Trump's motion to overturn his conviction, citing presidential immunity.
January 3, 2025: 📆 Judge Merchan set a new sentencing date for January 10.
January 9, 2025: 🔒 New York State Court of Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court rejected motions to halt or postpone sentencing, keeping January 10 as the final date.
On Friday, Judge Merchan granted Trump an unconditional discharge during sentencing, meaning he will face no fine or probation. However, Trump is now a convicted felon, pending the outcome of future appeals.
