After a somewhat bumpy start to the trial in the ‘hush money affair’, seven jurors have now been found in the first criminal trial against a former American president. The search for the five other needed people could take several more days.
In the trial of Donald Trump in connection with hush money payments to a porn actress, representatives of the prosecution and defense, as well as Judge Juan Merchan, questioned other candidates on Tuesday before initially agreeing on seven jurors.
The trial will continue on Thursday. During the trial, the prosecution accused Trump of falsifying business documents. The Republican, who wants to move back to the White House in November, has pleaded not guilty.
There is a risk of several years in prison
If convicted, the 77-year-old faces a prison sentence of several years, which can also be imposed conditionally and against which Trump can also appeal.
The background to the case is that in 2016, shortly before his election as president, Trump had $130,000 paid in hush money to porn actress Stormy Daniels. She claimed to have had sex with him. Trump denies an affair, but does not deny that money flowed.
Non-disclosure agreements between two parties are not necessarily illegal. However, Trump is accused of illegally recording the payments, attempting to illegally conceal them and thereby covering up other legal violations.
Until recently, Trump’s lawyers had tried to prevent, delay or at least delay the proceedings. Even if he is convicted in this case and even sentenced to prison, Trump will likely run for president.
Trump’s lawyers are trying to block the proceedings
Three more criminal cases are currently being prepared against Trump in the US, including for attempted election fraud and taking secret government documents. There are also numerous civil lawsuits underway. The ex-president and his legal team are trying to block the proceedings by all means possible, and have already partially succeeded.
Source: Krone
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