Results for: Stormy Daniels

Actor Robert De Niro has weighed in on former President Donald Trump’s guilty verdict in his high-profile hush-money case. Speaking at the red carpet for his new movie, “Ezra,” in New York City, De Niro told reporters, “I think justice was served.” He noted that this was “just one part of the whole picture” and expressed his concern about Trump’s potential impact on the upcoming presidential election. De Niro has been a vocal critic of Trump for years, and in the past, he has said he wanted to punch Trump in the face.

In a historic verdict, Donald Trump became the first U.S. president to be convicted of a crime while in office. A New York jury found him guilty of falsifying business documents related to a hush money payment made to adult film star Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election. The conviction carries a maximum sentence of four years in prison, though Trump is likely to face a shorter sentence or even probation. The verdict comes as Trump faces multiple other criminal investigations and could significantly impact his bid for reelection in November.

Former President Donald Trump has condemned the ongoing NY v. Trump trial as a sham, accusing prosecutors of proving his point that the legal system is biased against him. Trump cited comments from legal experts and Fox News contributors, arguing that the prosecution has failed to prove any crime.

As the New York City criminal trial against former President Trump draws to a close, jury deliberations are set to commence following pivotal jury instructions. Judge Juan Merchan provided guidance on determining Trump’s guilt or innocence, including the controversial instruction that allows for a lack of consensus among jurors on the specific crime committed. Merchan emphasized that mere knowledge of a conspiracy does not constitute guilt, while Michael Cohen’s testimony becomes crucial as it relates to Trump’s potential intent to conceal unlawful payments to Stormy Daniels.

Former President Trump took to Truth Social to voice his frustration with the ongoing trial in New York, calling it a ‘witch hunt’ pushed by President Biden. He also criticized Judge Juan Merchan for his rulings and for imposing a gag order on him. The jury began deliberations on Wednesday after hearing closing arguments from the prosecution and defense. Trump has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

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.

As the criminal trial against former President Donald Trump nears its conclusion, political experts are weighing in on the potential consequences a guilty verdict could have on the 2024 presidential election. Trump is facing nearly three dozen state felony charges related to falsifying business records in connection with payments made during the 2016 election to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. While public opinion polls indicate that a majority of registered voters believe Trump violated campaign finance laws, there is a wide partisan divide in views on the fairness of his trial. Some analysts suggest that a guilty verdict could have a temporary negative impact on Trump’s poll numbers, but ultimately, his supporters are likely to remain loyal. Others argue that attitudes towards both President Biden and Trump are deeply entrenched, and a verdict in the hush money trial is unlikely to significantly affect the presidential race.

Former President Trump has condemned inflation and President Biden as his criminal trial in New York City nears its conclusion. Defense attorneys rested their case on Tuesday without calling Trump as a witness, while the prosecution had concluded its case on Monday. The trial revolves around Trump’s alleged involvement in falsifying business records to conceal payments made to pornographic performer Stormy Daniels in the lead-up to the 2016 election. Trump has maintained his innocence. Closing arguments are expected next week, with jury deliberations to commence soon after.

Michael Cohen, a key witness in Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg’s prosecution of former President Donald Trump, has confessed to stealing $60,000 from the Trump Organization by claiming reimbursement for a false tech company expense and inflating his own salary. Despite this revelation, Cohen was allowed to testify as the central witness in the case, leading to accusations of prosecutorial misconduct. Former prosecutor Robert Costello further discredited Cohen’s testimony by revealing that Cohen had previously admitted to lying about Trump’s involvement in hush money payments to Stormy Daniels. The defense has moved to dismiss the charges against Trump, arguing that there is no evidence to support the allegations and that Cohen is an unreliable witness. However, Judge Juan Merchan has deferred his decision, raising concerns about his impartiality and the potential for political motives behind the prosecution.

In a dramatic twist, Michael Cohen, the former personal lawyer of Donald Trump, confessed to stealing tens of thousands of dollars from the Trump Organization. During the ongoing hush-money trial, Cohen faced relentless questioning from the defense, led by Trump’s lead lawyer, Todd Blanche. Blanche challenged Cohen on whether he had received reimbursement for $50,000 he allegedly paid to RedFinch, a technology firm used as a shell company. Cohen admitted that he only provided RedFinch with $20,000 in cash. Blanche pressed Cohen further, asking, “You did steal from the Trump Organization?” to which Cohen replied, “Yes, sir.”