Trump Guilty Verdict Came Down to These 5 Key Trial Moments (1)

May 31, 2024, 1:58 PM UTC

The jury that convicted Donald Trump of falsifying business records had been inundated with testimony and evidence for almost five weeks before issuing the historic verdict, but several key moments stood out and likely influenced the panel during the Manhattan trial.

Trump on Thursday was found guilty of leading a conspiracy to pay hush money to suppress negative tabloid stories about his conduct with women before the 2016 election, a scheme that resulted in dozens of business records being falsified as Trump sought to cover his tracks.

Crucially, the jury that found Trump guilty on 34 false-records counts determined ...

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