Jury finds Trump guilty on all counts
Former President Donald J. Trump has been found guilty of 34 counts of falsifying business records, each a first degree felony.
The jury delivered its verdict in a Manhattan court on May 30.
Trump, who said he is innocent, called the proceedings “a rigged, disgraceful trial” when talking to reporters following the verdict.
“I’m a very innocent man,” he said. “This was done by the Biden administration in order to hurt or wound a political opponent.
“We’ll fight until the end.”
The trial began in mid-April, marking the first time in history a former U.S. president had been on trial for criminal charges.
Trump, who is the presumptive GOP presidential nominee for the ballot in November, was on trial to determine if he falsified business records to cover up a “hush money” payment in 2016 to keep Stormy Daniels, an adult-film actress, quiet in regard to an alleged sexual counter, which he denies occurred.
The Republican Party of Florida had endorsed Trump as its nominee for president in the upcoming election.
Trump faced a total of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records and was indicted on March 30.
Those charges involve allegedly burying allegations of extramarital affairs during his first campaign in 2016. Along with Daniels, Playboy model Karen McDougal was also reported as an affair partner.
The indictment was brought by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. The judge preceding over the case was Judge Juan Merchan.
Trump’s sentencing is set for July 11 at 10 a.m.