Donald Trump's criminal trial and guilty verdict
Former President Donald Trump found guilty on all 34 counts of felony falsification of business records in hush money trial. Verdict reached after 10 hours of deliberation by jury of 12 New Yorkers.
Key Points
- Guilty verdict on 34 felony counts related to hush money payment to Stormy Daniels
- Trump claims trial is rigged while Biden campaign sees it as upholding the law
- Significance of verdict ahead of upcoming election in November
Pros
- Justice served in holding a former president accountable for illegal actions
Cons
- Potential political division and backlash from Trump supporters