Supporters and opponents of Trump gathered for the announcement of this historic verdict.
Trump's criminal trial
The announcement of the verdict in Trump’s high-profile criminal trial was quite the event in NYC.
Concealing payments
Trump was accused of trying to conceal bribe payments to Stormy Daniels in order to mislead voters during the 2016 election.
A long-awaited announcement
The announcement of the verdict, eagerly awaited by supporters and opponents alike, took place under tight law enforcement surveillance.
Over 9 hours of deliberation
After more than 9 hours of deliberation, a 12-person jury announced it had reached a decision against former President Trump.
34 counts
The jury found Trump guilty on all 34 counts that had been raised against him in the trial.
Polarization
Reactions were immediate…
July 11th
Following the verdict, the judge announced that Trump will be sentenced on July 11, four days before the Republican convention that will officially name Trump as the Republican presidential nominee.
4 years in prison
Trump faces a sentence ranging from probation to four years in prison.
Trump's opponents
Many people were pleased with the jury’s decision, with Trump’s opponents rejoicing that justice had been allowed to take its course.
Trump supporters
Many Trump supporters were deeply affected by the news, greeting the outcome of the trial with despondency.
Unprecedented
These unprecedented events in the United States continue, with Trump being the presumptive nominee for the upcoming elections this autumn, while facing numerous other trials in the months ahead.