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Trump Found Guilty on All 34 Counts in ‘Hush Money’ Trial

_Former US President Found Guilty of Falsifying Business Records_

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May 30, 2024

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Trump Found Guilty on All 34 Counts in 'Hush Money' Trial: A Breakdown of the Verdict

iexclusivenews – In a landmark verdict, former US President Donald Trump has been found guilty on all 34 counts in his ‘hush money’ criminal trial in New York.

The jury delivered the verdict on Thursday, convicting Trump of falsifying business records related to the alleged cover-up of hush money payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels.

_The Charges: A Detailed Look_

The 34 counts stemmed from 11 invoices, 12 vouchers, and 11 checks that make up Trump’s monthly reimbursement payments to Michael Cohen, who fronted the $130,000 payment to Stormy Daniels.

The charges were connected to the alleged cover-up of hush money payments to Daniels, which Trump denied.

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_The Case: A Timeline of Events_

At the heart of this case is a payment made days before Trump was elected president in 2016. His attorney at the time,

Michael Cohen, paid $130,000 to adult film star Stormy Daniels (whose real name is Stephanie Clifford) in exchange for her silence about an alleged affair.

Trump has consistently denied the allegation.

_The Reimbursement Payments: A Web of Deceit_

According to prosecutors, Cohen was reimbursed by Trump in 12 monthly payments from the Trump Organization, which were logged and characterized as checks for ongoing legal services.

This reimbursement scheme was at the center of the trial, with prosecutors arguing that Trump falsified business records to conceal the true nature of the payments.

_Implications of the Verdict_

The guilty verdict on all 34 counts marks a significant moment in American legal history, with a former US President being held accountable for criminal actions.

The implications of this verdict are far-reaching, and it remains to be seen how this will impact Trump’s future political endeavors.

_Key Takeaways_