After a five-week trial, a jury in New York is now deliberating on whether former President Donald Trump is guilty of falsifying business records related to a hush-money payment made to adult-film star Stormy Daniels. Trump, who has pleaded not guilty to the 34 counts against him, awaits the jury's decision.
The jury began their deliberations on Wednesday afternoon but left the Manhattan courthouse without reaching a verdict. They are set to resume deliberations on Thursday morning. This decision is historic as it could potentially make Trump the first former US president to be convicted of a felony.
Overview
After a trial that lasted more than five weeks, a jury in New York has started deliberations to decide whether former President Donald Trump is guilty of a crime. This decision could make history, as it involves serious charges against a former US president.
Charges Against Trump
- Not Guilty Plea: Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to 34 counts of falsifying business records.
- Hush-Money Payment: The charges are related to a payment made to adult-film star Stormy Daniels.
Jury Deliberations
- Start of Deliberations: The jury began their deliberations on Wednesday afternoon.
- No Verdict Yet: The 12 jurors left the Manhattan courthouse without reaching a verdict.
- Continuation: Deliberations will continue on Thursday morning. The jurors will review testimony and evidence to determine if Trump will be the first former US president convicted of a felony.
Source
- BBC News: "Deliberations under way in Donald Trump hush-money trial"
