Former President Donald Trump was found guilty of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. The charges allege he made payments to his attorney to reimburse a $130,000 payment to Stormy Daniels for her silence about a 2006 encounter. These payments were falsely recorded as legal expenses. The prosecution argued Trump intended to conceal a conspiracy to influence his 2016 candidacy. Trump faces sentencing on July 11, 2024, with a maximum of 4 years in prison. Despite the conviction, Trump plans to appeal and continue his presidential campaign, even under house arrest.
Bulletin Brief
Breakdown of the 34 counts (NPR)
Why was Trump charged with felonies? (CBS)
How the guilty verdict may impact the 2024 election (PBS)
