Are you familiar with the ups and downs of Trump’s hush money case? If not, prep yourself—you are in for a fascinating read! The hush money scandal, centered around payments made to Stormy Daniels, an adult film star, to keep her silent about an alleged affair with Trump, continues to trend. This alleged payment happened before the 2016 election.
Fast-forward to 2024, Daniels’ attorney, Clark Brewster, revealed to CNN’s Kaitlan Collins about Daniels’ emotional journey as the reality of the situation set in. In addition to the ongoing drama, Alana Evans, an adult film actress star and friend of Daniels, shared her perspective with CNN’s Abby Phillip.
She noted that she and Daniels felt vindicated when the court announced the guilty verdict. According to Evans, the verdict day was a joyous one.
Why Are Daniels and Evans Excited?
The duo’s happiness is deeply rooted in their shared experiences of being judged based on their career. They have faced public backlash for years, often unfairly judged for their professions rather than their character. So, to them, the verdict was more than a legal justice but a vindication of their integrity.
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Historic Conviction and Ongoing Legal Battles
In a historic moment, a jury found Trump guilty on 34 counts of falsifying business records. Notably, Trump is the first former US president convicted of a felony. Prosecutors believe that he orchestrated a scheme to reimburse his former attorney, Michael Cohen, who paid hush money to Stormy Daniels.
As previously mentioned, the intent was to stop her from spilling the tea about that affair before the 2016 election. However, Trump said there was no affair. Notably, the hush money case is just one of the four criminal cases the former president has been battling while campaigning for a second tenure.
How bold, running for the highest office while facing multiple legal issues is no child’s play.
Overview of Trump’s Criminal Cases
In March 2023, Trump was indicted by the Manhattan DA on state charges related to a 2016 hush-money payment. As mentioned, prosecutors claimed he was involved in an illegal conspiracy to influence the 2016 election. This included suppressing negative information about the $130,000 payment to Daniels. The court found him guilty of all 34 counts.
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In June 2023, in Miami, a federal grand jury indicted Trump for taking classified national defense documents from the White House and resisting the government’s efforts to retrieve them. The National Archives recovered at least 15 boxes of records from Trump’s estate, some classified.
That same month, special counsel Jack Smith filed charges against Trump, but Judge Aileen Cannon postponed the trial due to complications with classified evidence. Then, in August 2023, Trump was hit with four additional charges arising from his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results.
The indictment claims that Trump and a co-conspirator attempted to use the Capitol violence to convince lawmakers to delay the election certification. This case is paused as the Supreme Court reviews Trump’s claims of presidential immunity.
What Is Next for Trump After His Conviction?
Many are left wondering about the consequences for the former president. Will he be sentenced? Can he still run for office? Here is what we know so far. Yes, Trump will be sentenced. In fact, his sentencing is set for 10 a.m. ET on July 11. Until then, he is free since prosecutors did not request any bond.
Notably, immediately after Trump’s conviction, his attorney, Todd Blanche, filed a motion for acquittal despite the guilty verdict. However, Judge Merchan denied the routine request, and Trump expressed his intention to appeal the conviction post-sentencing. The battle is far from over.
According to Richard L. Hasen, a law professor at the University of California, Los Angeles, the U.S. Constitution does not prevent a convicted criminal from running for president. The Constitution sets only three qualifications for presidential candidates: they must be at least 35 years old, natural-born citizens, and residents of the U.S. for at least 14 years.
So, who knows, even with the felony conviction, Trump could still be a US president. Stay tuned, guys!
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