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Trump was found guilty on all 34 felony counts in his hush money trial.

ByAaron Katersky, Peter Charalambous, Olivia Rubin, Lucien Bruggeman, and Julia Reinstein
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Last Updated: May 28, 2024, 9:34 AM EDT

Former President Donald Trump has been found guilty on all 34 felony counts related to a 2016 hush money payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. It marks the first time in history that a former U.S. president has been convicted on criminal charges.

Trump last April pleaded not guilty to a 34-count indictment charging him with falsifying business records in connection with a hush money payment his then-attorney Michael Cohen made to Daniels in order to boost his electoral prospects in the 2016 presidential election.

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May 30, 2024, 5:36 PM EDT

Trump guilty on all 34 counts

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People of the State of NY v Donald J Trump - Guilty on All counts.
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May 28, 2024, 9:34 AM EDT

Proceedings underway

Judge Juan Merchan has taken his seat at the bench.

"Good morning, counsel. Good morning, Mr. Trump," Merchan said in his normal greeting to start the proceedings.

May 28, 2024, 9:29 AM EDT

Trump enters courtroom with several family members

Donald Trump has entered the courtroom alongside his lawyers.

Don Trump, Jr., Eric Trump, Lara Trump, and Tiffany Trump followed behind the former president and took seats in the gallery immediately behind the defense counsel table.

Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump arrives, as his criminal trial at Manhattan state court in New York City, May 28, 2024.
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Today is the first time Tiffany Trump attended the trial, and it's the largest showing of Trump family members on a single day of the trial.

Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg, also in court today, is seated behind his prosecution team.

May 28, 2024, 9:20 AM EDT

Prosecutors, Trump arrive

Prosecutors have entered the courtroom, with Joshua Steinglass, Matthew Colangelo and Susan Hoffinger positioned behind counsel table.

Former President Donald Trump exits Trump Tower to attend his hush money trial at Manhattan criminal court in New York City, New York, May 28, 2024.
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Former President Trump has arrived at the courthouse.

May 28, 2024, 9:01 AM EDT

Courtroom filled to capacity

The courtroom is filled to capacity this morning with more than 60 reporters crammed in the gallery's wooden benches.

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg arrives at Manhattan Criminal Court, May 28, 2024, in New York City.
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Over 150 members of the press and public lined up outside the courthouse this morning vying for admittance. The line appeared to be the longest of the entire trial.

The courtroom itself is a balmy 76 degrees this morning, after weeks of chilly temperatures that prompted Trump to complain about sitting in the cold conditions.

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