Hush money case: Donald Trump convicted on all 34 counts, this happened for the first time in US history
Speaking outside the court, Donald Trump said, I have done nothing wrong, I am innocent. He said that we will fight till the end and win. The real verdict is going to come on November 5. It was a rigged verdict from day one.
Former US President Donald Trump became the first US President to be convicted of a crime. Donald Trump was convicted on all 34 charges. He was accused by porn star Stormy Daniels. Trump was accused of preparing false business records to hide the money given to keep his mouth shut. This case is from 2016 before he was elected President of America for the first time.
According to a report by news agency Reuters, after two days of deliberation, the 12-member jury announced that it had found Trump guilty on all 34 counts he faced. Any verdict required unanimity.
Refusal to plead guilty
Merchan thanked the jury members for their service. Merchan said that no one can make you do what you do not want to do, the choice is yours. At the same time, 77-year-old Trump has once again denied his guilt and it was expected that he would appeal. Speaking outside the court, Trump said, I have not done anything wrong, I am innocent. He said that we will fight till the end and win. He said the real verdict is going to come on November 5. It was a rigged decision from day one.
Trump may get up to four years in jail
Donald Trump can get up to four years in jail. In such a situation, it is expected that Trump will appeal against this decision. However, even after being convicted, Trump can contest the presidential election. He is pitted against President Joe Biden.
No one is above the law
On the other hand, Biden has said that the court's decision has made it clear that no one is above the law. The punishment that Trump will get in this case will be announced on July 11. That is, just before the Republican Party convention. It is expected that Trump's candidature for the presidential election will be announced at this convention.