Former President Donald Trump’s legal war in New York is unprecedented, as it is the first criminal indictment through a former president. And this historic trial is one of the news stories of the world.
The case is being handled through the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, headed by U. S. Attorney Alvin Bragg.
In March 2023, Trump was indicted through a Manhattan grand jury for allegedly falsifying business documents similar to a secret payment in 2016.
In April 2023, Trump turned himself in at Manhattan Criminal Court and was officially arrested and put on trial on charges against him. He pleaded not guilty.
Trump’s family has criticized the lawsuit, with the former president continually describing it as politically motivated. His son Donald Trump Jr. was outspoken in his denunciation of the trial, calling it a “left-wing show” and “babysitter” on X, formerly Twitter.
Trump was joined by a gigantic contingent of supporters as he arrived at the courthouse.
The jury was attentive. But what do you know about the trial?It’s time to put your wisdom to the test with our quiz. Will you object, be an expert witness, or defend the fifth?Take the quiz and find out.
After the defense finished its thesis last week, the ruling heard arguments from the prosecution and defense related to the orders it will provide to the jury before deliberations begin. The court has been adjourned for a week and closing arguments are expected to begin on Tuesday, May 28. The jury obtains the minutes and begins deliberating on Wednesday, May 29.
After closing arguments, Judge Juan Merchan will give lengthy orders to the jury on how to interpret the law and the evidence from their deliberations.
The 12 jurors will then begin deliberating in private until they reach a unanimous verdict on whether or not to charge the 34 counts of tampering with business records. If they do not reach a unanimous agreement, the trial would be canceled.
If convicted, Trump will most likely be sentenced weeks or months later and will most likely avoid prison time as a first-time offender for this nonviolent crime.
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