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Trump’s Historic Guilty Verdict and What It Means for 2024

May 31, 2024
20:05
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Bloomberg legal reporter and Washington Bureau senior editor discuss Trump's historic guilty verdict, the impact on the 2024 election cycle, and the significance of this unprecedented moment in American history. Delve into the legal tactics, courtroom drama with key witnesses, and voter perceptions post-conviction.
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  • Donald Trump is the first former US president convicted of a felony, marking a historic outcome of the trial.
  • Witnesses revealed Trump's involvement in the hush money scandal, emphasizing his awareness and control over payment processes.

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Trump's Historic Conviction on Felony Charges

Former President Donald Trump has been found guilty on all 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, marking him as the first US president to be convicted of a felony. The charges stem from alleged hush money payments made to adult film star Stormy Daniels, with prosecutors emphasizing intent to commit election crimes. Despite not needing to prove actual tax fraud or election violations, the jury unanimously concluded Trump intended to commit these crimes, setting a historical precedent.

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