America: Donald Trump found guilty in all 34 cases, can be jailed for up to four years
After deliberating for two days, a 12-member jury announced it had found Trump guilty of all 34 counts he faced, news agency Reuters reported. Any decision required consensus.
Former US President Donald Trump has become the first US President to be convicted of a crime. Donald Trump was found guilty on all 34 charges. He was accused by porn star Stormy Daniels. Trump was accused of preparing false business records to hide money paid to him to keep his mouth shut. This case dates back to 2016, before he was elected as the President of the United States for the first time.
After deliberating for two days, a 12-member jury announced it had found Trump guilty of all 34 counts he faced, news agency Reuters reported. Any decision required consensus.
Refusal to admit guilt
Marchan thanked the judges for their service. Marchan said that no one can force you to do something you don't want to do, the choice is yours. Meanwhile, Trump, 77, has once again refused to plead guilty and was expected to appeal.
Outside the court, Trump made a statement saying, I have done nothing wrong, I am innocent. He said we will fight till the end and win. He said that the real decision is to come on November 5. This was a tough decision from day one.
Trump was jailed for up to four years
Donald Trump could face up to four years in prison. In such a situation, it is expected that Trump will appeal against this decision. However, even after being found guilty, Trump can contest the presidential election. His competition is against President Joe Biden.
No one is above the law
Biden, on the other hand, has said that the court's decision has made it clear that no one is above the law. Trump's punishment in this case will be announced on July 11. That is, before the Republican Party convention. Trump's presidential candidacy is expected to be announced at the convention.