Guilty: Trump becomes first former U.S. president convicted of felony crimes
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump has made history by becoming the first former president to be convicted of felony crimes. A New York jury found him guilty of all 34 charges in a scheme to illegally influence the 2016 election through a hush money payment to a porn actor who alleged they had a sexual encounter. Trump remained expressionless as the verdict was read, with cheers from the street below echoing in the courthouse. He is set to be sentenced on July 11, just days before the Republican National Convention.
Here are the key details about Donald Trump’s conviction in his hush money trial
NEW YORK (AP) — The conviction of Donald Trump on 34 felony counts marks the conclusion of his high-profile hush money trial, but the legal battle is far from over. The sentencing process lies ahead, along with the possibility of a prison term, a lengthy appeals process, and ongoing criminal cases. Despite his vehement denial of the charges, Trump was found guilty by a Manhattan jury of falsifying business records after over nine hours of deliberation spanning two days.
Trump could still cast his vote after New York conviction if he avoids imprisonment on Election Day
DENVER (AP) — Despite facing a felony conviction and residing in Florida, a state known for strict voting restrictions against individuals with criminal records, Donald Trump retains the right to vote as long as he avoids incarceration in New York. Florida adheres to the disenfranchisement rules of other states for residents convicted of out-of-state felonies. In New York, voting rights for felony convictions are only revoked during incarceration. Once released from prison, individuals regain their voting rights, including those on parole, as stipulated by a 2021 state law.
The Latest | Jury finds Trump guilty on all charges in hush money trial
NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has been found guilty on all 34 counts in his criminal hush money trial. This marks the first instance of a former president being tried and convicted in a criminal case. The charges stem from reimbursements made to Trump’s former lawyer for a hush money payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels in exchange for her silence about a alleged 2006 sexual encounter with Trump. The charges carry a potential prison sentence of up to four years, with Trump’s sentencing scheduled for July 11.
Roberts declines Senate Democrats’ request to address Supreme Court ethics and Alito flag controversy
WASHINGTON (AP) — Chief Justice John Roberts has rejected a request from Democratic senators to discuss Supreme Court ethics and flags displayed outside Justice Samuel Alito’s residences. In a letter to the senators, Roberts declined the invitation. The previous day, Alito wrote to Senate and House members to dismiss their calls for his recusal from Supreme Court cases involving former President Donald Trump and the January 6 rioters due to flags resembling those carried by rioters during the Capitol attack. Alito clarified that the flags outside his Virginia and New Jersey homes were flown by his wife and do not necessitate his recusal.
US and Britain target Houthi rebel sites in Yemen following increase in shipping attacks
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. and British officials have launched strikes on 13 Houthi targets across several locations in Yemen in response to a surge in attacks by the Iran-backed militia group against ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. American and British fighter jets, as well as U.S. ships, targeted underground facilities, missile launchers, command and control sites, a Houthi vessel, and other facilities. The officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, revealed these details of the ongoing military operation. Additionally, the U.S. targeted eight unmanned aerial vehicles in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen posing a threat to American and coalition forces.
Biden partially lifts ban on Ukraine using US arms for strikes on Russian territory, say US officials
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to utilize American weaponry to defend its second-largest city, Kharkiv, by striking inside Russia, as long as the strikes are defensive in nature. This decision, conveyed by three U.S. officials speaking on condition of anonymity, maintains the U.S. policy prohibiting offensive use of American-provided long-range missiles and other munitions against Russia. Ukrainian authorities have requested permission to protect their country using American-provided weapons against attacks originating from Russian territory.
Biden finalizing plans for migrant restrictions as part of US-Mexico border crackdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is finalizing a plan for a crackdown on the U.S.-Mexico border that would halt asylum requests and automatically deny entry to migrants once the daily number of encounters with American border officials exceeds a new threshold. President Joe Biden is expected to issue an executive order as soon as Tuesday. Amid heightened concerns about immigration, Biden has been considering executive action following the collapse of a bipartisan border bill this year. Although illegal crossings have declined recently, immigration remains a pressing issue in the lead-up to the 2024 election.
The Latest | Slovenia moves to recognize a Palestinian state amidst Israel’s operations in Rafah
Slovenia’s government has approved a motion to recognize a Palestinian state and has urged parliament to do the same. This decision comes two days after Spain, Norway, and Ireland officially recognized a Palestinian state, a move condemned by Israel. In the Gaza Strip, Palestinians in the border city of Rafah have reported intense fighting as Israel’s military expands its offensive in the south, seizing control of Gaza’s entire border with Egypt. Israeli forces continue to engage militants in parts of Gaza that were previously under military control, indicating a potential drawn-out conflict requiring ongoing military presence.
Doomsday plot: Idaho jury convicts Chad Daybell of murdering wife and girlfriend’s 2 children
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho jury has found Chad Daybell guilty of the murder of his wife and his girlfriend’s two youngest children in 2019. The verdict follows a lengthy investigation marked by strange claims of zombie children, apocalyptic prophecies, and illicit affairs. The jury must now determine whether Daybell should receive the death penalty for these crimes. Prosecutors allege that Daybell and his girlfriend, Lori Vallow Daybell, conspired to kill Tammy Daybell and the children to benefit financially from survivor benefits and life insurance. Lori Vallow Daybell was convicted and sentenced to life in prison for her role in the killings last year.
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