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Amicus: Trump Guilty on All 34 Counts

May 31, 2024
Slate’s jurisprudence editor Jeremy Stahl discusses the historic guilty verdict against former President Trump on all 34 counts in a hush money trial. Topics include courtroom tension, jury reactions, judge's conduct, and the significance of the conviction for upholding the rule of law.
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  • Former President Trump was convicted on 34 felony counts for corrupting the 2016 election through falsifying business records.
  • The jury's meticulous deliberation over evidence, including the focus on conspiracy, led to Trump's historic guilty verdict.

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Trump Found Guilty on 34 Counts

Former President Donald Trump was found guilty on all 34 counts in his Manhattan criminal trial, becoming the first American president to be declared a felon. The jury unanimously concluded that Trump falsified business records to conceal a scheme to corrupt the 2016 election, leading to his conviction as a felon. Various counts related to invoices, ledger entries, and checks were presented in the trial, highlighting the intricate details of the case. Trump's sentencing is scheduled for July 11th, where he could face imprisonment, probation, or home confinement.

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