What happens if Trump is convicted in hush-money trial?
Justice,Donald Trump,Hush Money,New York,2024 Presidential Election
Thirty-four charges, 12 jurors, one often exasperated judge and a parade of witnesses.
After nearly five weeks, both the prosecution and the defence have rested in Donald Trump’s history making hush-money case.
Closing arguments will begin on Tuesday, and then the jury will start deliberations. After that, it is anyone’s guess when they will return and what they’ll decide.
But if he is found guilty on even one count - just one of a few possible outcomes - Mr Trump would become the first former US president with a criminal conviction, and the first major party candidate to run for the White House as a felon.
Here are some key issues to consider if a guilty verdict is delivered.
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