Criminal trial of former President Donald Trump
Jury deliberations have begun in the criminal trial of former President Donald Trump for falsifying business records. Prosecutors allege Trump tried to cover up crimes including violations of state and federal election laws. If convicted, he faces up to four years in prison.
Key Points
- Prosecutors charge Trump with 34 counts of falsifying business records
- Trump faces up to four years in prison if convicted
- Jury instructed to set aside personal feelings and consider evidence
- Trump did not testify in his own defense
Pros
- Prosecutors allege Trump reimbursed his attorney for hush money payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels
- Trial could hold the defendant accountable for his actions
Cons
- Trump's attorney argues Trump is innocent and that the records weren't falsified
- Defense claims the payment was for general legal services, not specifically for the hush money