America’s newly elected President Donald Trump has received a big setback from the court before taking the oath of office. However, this setback will not become a hindrance in his path to the White House. The Manhattan Criminal Court has convicted Trump, but he has not been sentenced. The judge clarified that Trump will neither have to go to jail nor pay any fine. With this this matter is over. Donald Trump will be the first President who will take the oath of office despite being convicted in any case.
Court’s decision: Unconditional release
Donald Trump appeared in Manhattan Criminal Court through video conferencing.
- Justice Juan Marchán found him guilty and ordered his unconditional release.
- Trump will neither have to go to jail nor pay any fine.
- Just 10 days after the decision, Trump will take oath as the President of America.
What was the matter?
Donald Trump was accused of paying $1.3 million to porn star Stormy Daniels to remain silent during the 2016 presidential election campaign.
- Daniels claimed that she had a physical relationship with Trump.
- He was given money to hide this.
- Prosecutors alleged that Trump violated the law with his move.
What happened during the hearing?
In the hearing, Donald Trump said that he has not done any wrong and this is all a conspiracy against him.
- Trump said that this case was designed to prevent him from becoming President.
- Prosecutor Joshua Steglas accused Trump of influencing the trial.
- He said Trump campaigned to undermine the legitimacy of the hearings.
Supreme Court rejected the appeal
Donald Trump had appealed to the Supreme Court in this matter.
- Trump had sought to halt his sentencing.
- The Supreme Court rejected his appeal in a 5-4 decision.
were proven guilty earlier also
In May last year, the court found Trump guilty in this case.
- Porn star Daniels had alleged that Trump paid for her silence during the election campaign.
- However, even at that time Trump had rejected all the allegations made against him.
what now?
Donald Trump will take oath as the President of America after 10 days.
- The court’s decision will not affect his process of becoming President.
- However, this case definitely raises questions on his political and moral record.
Donald Trump has now become the first American President in history who will hold the highest office of the country despite being convicted in any case.
