Former US President and current presidential candidate Donald Trump has been found guilty of falsifying business records to influence the 2016 election in a case related to alleged ‘hush money’ payments to porn actress Stormy Daniels. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg charged Trump with 34 counts of criminal behavior, accusing him of concealing damaging information and unlawful activity from American voters. The jury found Trump guilty on all counts, making him the first US president to be convicted of a felony.
The charges stemmed from payments made to Daniels through Trump’s former lawyer, Michael Cohen, to keep quiet about an alleged affair. Cohen, who pleaded guilty to campaign-finance violations and spent time in federal prison, implicated Trump in the scheme. Despite denying any wrongdoing, Trump faces consequences for his involvement in the case.
The trial has sparked controversy, with Republicans denouncing it as a political ploy. However, legal experts argue that the evidence against Trump is clear. As the country awaits the final verdict in November, the outcome of the trial will undoubtedly shape the political landscape for years to come.