Trump’s hush money case: Jury to commence deliberations following judge’s instructions | WJHL

Jurors in Donald Trump’s hush money trial will begin deliberations Wednesday after a prosecutor accused him of participating in a scheme to silence embarrassing stories during the 2016 election. Trump faces 34 felony counts and could receive up to four years in prison if convicted. The trial featured allegations involving hush money payments to a porn actor, Stormy Daniels. Trump’s lawyer, Todd Blanche, argued that Trump is innocent and that the star witness against him, Michael Cohen, is a liar. Prosecutors emphasized the credibility of Cohen and the importance of Daniels’ story in showing Trump’s motive for the payments. The charges involve reimbursements Trump reportedly signed for the payments, which were labelled as legal expenses but alleged to be fraudulent. Blanche defended Trump’s actions, claiming they were part of a campaign strategy. He criticized Cohen’s credibility, calling him the “greatest liar of all time.” Jurors will need to assess the evidence and decide whether prosecutors have proven their case beyond a reasonable doubt. The outcome of this trial could have significant implications for Trump’s political future.

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