In a landmark decision, a Manhattan jury has convicted former President Donald Trump on all 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in connection with hush money payments made to adult film star Stormy Daniels during the 2016 presidential campaign. The trial,...
Jury in Trump’s Criminal Hush Money Trial Enters Deliberation Phase
New York, May 28, 2024 — The jury in former President Donald Trump’s criminal hush money trial was dismissed on Wednesday after deliberating for over four hours. The panel of 12 New Yorkers is set to resume deliberations at 9:30 a.m. ET on Thursday. During their...
Summary of Day 18 of the Trump Hush Money Trial
Dramatic Cross-Examination of Michael Cohen In a heated cross-examination, Donald Trump's attorney Todd Blanche raised his voice and gestured animatedly at Michael Cohen, accusing him of fabricating a phone conversation with Trump just before Cohen sent $130,000 to...
Who is David Pecker? Understanding His Role in Trump’s Media Strategy
David Pecker, the former publisher of the National Enquirer, has emerged as a pivotal figure in understanding Donald Trump's media strategy and efforts to shape his public image. Pecker's role in orchestrating deals to suppress negative stories about Trump during the...
Jury Selection Underway in Trump Hush Money Trial: Seven Jurors Seated Amidst Scrutiny
Seven jurors were seated on Tuesday for the trial of former President Donald Trump in the New York hush money case, marking progress in what promises to be a challenging process of jury selection. Trump’s legal team engaged in thorough scrutiny of potential jurors’...