For the first time in U.S. history, a former president has been convicted. Former President Donald Trump has been found guilty of falsifying business records.
According to American media, the verdict was delivered by a New York jury. Trump faced 34 charges related to a payment of $130,000.
News agencies report that this amount was paid to adult film actress Stormy Daniels.
Trump was accused of having sexual relations with Stormy Daniels and paying her to keep quiet during the 2016 presidential election, which he ultimately won.
American media state that Trump will be sentenced on July 11. The former president might face jail time, but legal experts suggest a fine is more likely.
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has refused to accept the court’s decision, calling it a smear campaign. American media report that Trump is expected to appeal the verdict.
Following the jury’s decision, Trump criticized the court, claiming he was treated unfairly and vowed to fight to the end.
In a conversation with American journalists, Trump criticized the presiding judge, calling it a rigged trial by a biased judge.
