Trump's Historic Hush Money Trial: Jury Reaches Verdict
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Background and Timeline
May 30, 2024: The jury in the historic criminal trial against former President Donald Trump for alleged hush money payments has reached a verdict, according to Judge Robert Merchan. The jury had been deliberating for approximately four hours before reaching their conclusion.
Trial Details
The trial, which commenced on May 13, 2024, involved allegations that Trump paid hush money to silence former pornographic actress Stormy Daniels regarding an alleged affair they had during the 2016 presidential campaign. Prosecutors presented evidence aiming to prove that Trump orchestrated payments to Daniels to prevent her from publicly discussing the affair, which would have negatively impacted his candidacy.
Defense Arguments
Trump's defense team argued that he was not involved in the payment to Daniels and that she had fabricated the allegations. They further asserted that even if the payment had been made, it was not intended to be a bribe or quid pro quo.
Jury Deliberations
Following closing arguments on May 29, 2024, the jury began deliberations. During this time, they requested additional instructions from the judge regarding the legal definition of "hush money."
Verdict Announcement
The verdict will be announced in court on Thursday, May 30, 2024. The announcement will be followed by a press conference with the prosecution and defense attorneys. The outcome of the trial could have significant implications for Trump's future political aspirations.
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