Donald Trump Hush Money Trial: Jury Reaches Verdict
Verdicts Unanimous
A Manhattan jury has delivered its verdict in the criminal trial of former President Donald Trump. The jury reached a verdict on Tuesday afternoon, finding Trump guilty of all charges related to hush money payments made to adult film star Stormy Daniels during the 2016 presidential election.
Jurors Struggled
The jury deliberated for approximately three weeks before reaching its verdict. During deliberations, the jury reportedly struggled to reach a unanimous decision on some of the charges. However, the judge instructed the jury that they did not need to have a unanimous verdict in order to convict Trump. As a result, the jury was able to reach a verdict on all charges by a majority vote.
Trump Reacts
Trump has not yet commented on the verdict. However, his lawyers have said that they plan to appeal the decision. They argue that the jury's verdict was based on insufficient evidence and that the judge erred in instructing the jury that they did not need to have a unanimous verdict.
Conclusion
The verdict in Trump's hush money trial is a significant development in the ongoing legal battle surrounding the former president. It is unclear at this time what impact the verdict will have on Trump's future political aspirations. However, it is clear that the verdict will continue to be a subject of debate and discussion for years to come.
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