Former US president Donald Trump has been found guilty of all 34 counts of falsifying business documents to cover up a hush money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels during the 2016 election. The 12-person jury reached its verdict on Thursday night local time. Trump, 77, pleaded not guilty and denies the alleged 2006 sexual encounter with Daniels. He is the first former president in US history to be convicted of a felony.
A verdict of not guilty would have removed a major legal barrier, freeing Trump from the obligation to juggle court appearances and campaign stops. He is expected to appeal. Trump faces three other criminal prosecutions, but they are not expected to go to trial before the November 5 election.
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