Donald Trump found guilty on all counts in historic criminal trial | BBC News

After a trial lasting more than five weeks, Donald Trump has been convicted of falsifying business records in the first criminal trial of a former president.

It is the first time in history that a former US president has been convicted of a crime.

The 12 jurors deliberated for two days before reaching a unanimous verdict - the court heard from 22 witnesses over six weeks, including Stormy Daniels, whose alleged sexual encounter with Trump was at the centre of this case.

Trump stood accused of concealing a payment made by his former lawyer to buy the ex-adult film star’s silence shortly before the 2016 election, he had pleaded not guilty and claimed without evidence that the prosecution was politically motivated.



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[belindasmith]

What a circus America you should be embarrassed

[TGamesTmedia]

If you want to know if he can still be in a 2024 election,

"As a candidate for federal office, Trump is restricted only by requirements in the U.S. Constitution. Those requirements are straightforward: The president must be at least 35 years old, must be a natural-born U.S. citizen and must have lived in the U.S. for at least 14 years. There's nothing on criminal convictions." So if you are wondering, yes he can still run for president.

[markoconnor]

Bbc need convicting for covering up all the peados

[sirgose]

A lot of people here with absolutely no knowledge of what happened in the case like to act like they know everything

[drdrai]

Finally won the popular vote. 34/34 counts.

[tylerhiller]

Cannot wait for the new south park special

[louisharris]

Why does the reporter just waffle throughout the whole thing. Could have just left it as a title

[manzifred]

The politicization of media in the US is appalling😢..

[paulmichael]

How many times does she need to say Donald trump lol

[blpwthl]

What's the point in having her there in person if the presenter in the studio gets the verdicts before her? 😂

[Gone]

A reality check!! He has been found guilty of a criminal charge… take a moment to consider.. Politicians, heads of state around the world have committed far worse, it doesn’t change anything!! but like him or hate him..he has faced it…, others have had the privilege of not being accountable?

[rodd]

A truth is like a snowball in hell in this environment

[herbalty]

Some of the worst journalism I’ve ever seen

[RustyShackleford]

Hopefully the trend will cross the pond to the UK. There's a few (hundred) MP's who are due their day in court.

[twocandan]

OK, but will he ACTUALLY be punished in any meaningful way, or will it ultimately be a slap on the wrist?

[davidcope]

Just what I would expect from the bbc, with the added bonus of a useless 'reporter.'

[xWhiteSyrie]

Is Hillary Clinton next? Or does she get a free pass?

[Kerriangel]

I'm sure the Americans are handling this in a calm and rational manner...

[sportsphere-TV]

life is unfair, the sad think about it is that SOME people can decide that ...

[ytrrs]

Melania Trump says : "Thank you NY. Appreciate the favor". 🤣