Donald Trump, the US President-elect, has been spared a jail sentence in the hush money case, though his conviction stands. A New York criminal court ruled that he would not face prison time or fines, but the crime will remain on his criminal record.
First US President with Criminal Record
This decision makes Trump the first US president to enter office with an official criminal record. Despite the conviction, he will avoid jail time.
Stormy Daniels Payment Scandal
Trump’s legal issues stem from a $130,000 payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels during the 2016 campaign. The payment was made to silence Daniels about an alleged affair, which could have influenced the election results.
| Allegation | Details |
|---|---|
| Payment to Stormy Daniels | $130,000 to silence Daniels about an affair |
| Date of Payment | During the 2016 presidential campaign |
| Reason for Payment | To cover up the alleged affair, influencing the election |
34 Charges Upheld
The court upheld 34 charges related to the hush money payment, with a jury confirming all the allegations against Trump.
Historic Court Ruling
In May 2024, the court upheld the charges, making it the first time a former president faced sentencing for such allegations.
| Charge Details | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Total Charges | 34 charges related to hush money payments |
| Verdict | Jury confirmed all allegations |
| Court Ruling | First-ever conviction of a former president for such charges |
Sentencing Delayed
Trump’s sentencing hearing was initially set for July 11, 2024, but has been postponed multiple times, prolonging the legal proceedings.
| Scheduled Date | Status |
|---|---|
| Original Date (July 11, 2024) | Postponed multiple times |
| Current Status | Awaiting new hearing date |
