New York Web desk : Former U.S. President Donald Trump has avoided jail time in the high-profile hush money case, but the court upheld his criminal charges.
In a hearing at a New York criminal court, the judge announced that Trump would not face imprisonment or fines. However, the court ordered that the hush money payment offense be added to Trump’s criminal record.
This ruling marks a historic moment, making Donald Trump the first U.S.
The case dates back to May 2022, when a U.S. court found Trump guilty of making payments to silence adult film actress Stormy Daniels. Trump faced 34 charges related to a $130,000 payment made to Daniels during his 2016 presidential campaign to conceal their alleged affair. A jury unanimously upheld all 34 charges.
Trump was accused of having a sexual relationship with Stormy Daniels and paying her hush money during the 2016 elections to keep the scandal under wraps, ultimately aiding his election victory.
While a sentencing hearing was initially scheduled for July 11, 2024, it was postponed multiple times, leading to this recent decision.
This verdict has sparked significant discussion about the legal and political future of the former president as he continues his political journey with a controversial past.