The New York criminal trial of former President Donald Trump is nearing its conclusion as the jury deliberates on charges of falsifying business records and tax fraud. The proceedings have been marked by dramatic moments, including the testimony of key witnesses, the judge’s threat of jail time for Trump over his violation of a gag order, and an appearance by actor Robert De Niro outside the courtroom.
Jury deliberations in the New York v. Trump trial are underway, marking a significant event for the nation. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre acknowledged the importance of this day but emphasized that President Biden remains focused on delivering for the American people. The jury began deliberations after hearing closing arguments from both the defense and prosecution teams. Former President Trump has vowed to win the 2024 election despite facing 34 counts of falsifying business records. During the closing arguments, Robert De Niro expressed concerns that Trump could potentially harm the world if re-elected.
Closing arguments are scheduled in Trump’s hush money trial in New York, the only case against the former president likely to reach a jury before the November election. Prosecutors will aim to prove Trump falsified business records to conceal an alleged encounter with Stormy Daniels, while the defense needs to create reasonable doubt among jurors to secure an acquittal. After closing arguments, the jury will deliberate, with the verdict read in court once reached. If convicted, Trump would likely be released on bond as he awaits sentencing, which could include a maximum of four years in prison, though sentences for first-time offenders with no criminal history are typically less than a year.
The trial of Raul Gastellum Flores, charged with participating in a murder plot that resulted in the deaths of four men in 2015, is nearing its end as jury deliberations begin. Prosecutors allege that Flores was part of a crew working for Rosario Roman-Lopez, who sought revenge against the Berrelleza brothers for unpaid debts and control of a drug-trafficking operation. Flores admitted to being present at the killings and setting the victims’ bodies on fire. The defense argues that Flores was not aware of the plan to kill the brothers and acted out of duress. The outcome of the trial will shed light on the motivations behind the violent events and the extent of Flores’ involvement in the alleged conspiracy.
The family of slain landlord Frances Walker is seeking solace as a jury deliberates in the murder trial of Sandra Kolalou, who was arrested after Walker’s severed body parts were discovered in her home’s freezer. Kolalou maintains her innocence, blaming other tenants and Walker’s husband, but prosecutors present evidence of a strained relationship and a discarded trash bag containing bloody rags.
