Could a convicted felon become US president?
Fact: Trump did not take the stand and be cross-examined in front of the jury during his trial for falsifying business records.
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Jury may be chosen soon for US Senator Menendez, ’s corruption trial
Jurors could be seated as soon as Wednesday to determine whether Democratic U.S. Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey broke the law in a bribery scheme involving Egypt’s and Qatar’s governments.
US Senator Robert Menendez goes on trial for corruption, no jurors chosen
Jury selection began in the corruption trial of U.S. Senator Robert Menendez, who faces 16 criminal charges including bribery, fraud, obstruction, and acting as a foreign agent.
Judge fines Trump again in criminal trial, warns of jail time
Donald Trump has been held in contempt of court for violating a gag order for the 10th time by Justice Juan Merchan. The judge warned that further violations could result in jail time, despite already imposing ,000 in fines. Trump’s statements about the jury selection and other comments were found to violate the gag order. The trial involves charges of falsifying business records to cover up hush money payments to Stormy Daniels. Trump has complained that the gag order limits his ability to make his case to voters.
Trump trial tests his campaign strategy of embracing bad publicity
Donald Trump is facing a hush money trial in New York and is using the media attention to amplify his claims of persecution. He is meeting with foreign dignitaries at Trump Tower, making staged visits to locations like a convenience store in Harlem, and posting on his Truth Social platform. Despite the trial, Trump has not had any campaign rallies but is planning some in battleground states. The trial could carry political risks for Trump, as opinion polls show some Republican voters may turn against him if he becomes a convicted felon. The Biden White House is seeking to draw a contrast between Trump and Biden, with Trump accusing the trial of being a witch hunt on his social media platform. Foreign dignitaries have visited Trump at Trump Tower, and he has made efforts to engage in major issues like the war in Ukraine.
Trump uses hush money trial to squeeze small donors, court big spenders
A fundraising group run by Trump has spent more than million on legal bills since the start of 2023.
Man dies after setting self on fire outside New York court where Trump trial underway
A man died after setting himself on fire outside the New York courthouse where Donald Trump’s hush-money trial was taking place, but officials said he was not targeting Trump. The man, identified as Max Azzarello, did not mention Trump in pamphlets he threw before setting himself on fire. The incident occurred after jury selection for the trial was completed, with 12 jurors and six alternates set to consider evidence in the case. Trump is accused of covering up a payment to porn star Stormy Daniels.
Man dies after setting self on fire outside court where Trump trial underway
A man died after setting himself on fire outside the New York courthouse where Donald Trump’s hush-money trial was taking place. The man did not appear to be targeting Trump or others involved in the trial.
Lawyers aim to wrap up jury selection in Trump criminal trial
Fact: Lawyers in Donald Trump’s criminal trial are expected to wrap up the process of selecting a jury that will determine whether a former president is guilty of breaking the law.
Trump returns to New York criminal court for jury selection
Fact: Donald Trump is the first former U.S. president to face criminal charges.