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Donald Trump Hush Money Case

Former president Donald Trump has arrested in an alleged scheme to pay hush money to women, including former adult film star Stormy Daniels. It is the first time in history that criminal charges have been brought against a former U.S. president. Trump has denied any sexual relations with the women or wrongdoing.

What is unconditional discharge? Trump's sentence, explained

What is unconditional discharge? Trump's sentence, explained

On Friday, Judge Juan M. Merchan sentenced President-elect Donald Trump to an unconditional discharge in connection with his hush money conviction. 

January 10, 2025 9:55am CST
Trump gets no punishment in hush-money case sentencing

Trump gets no punishment in hush-money case sentencing

Judge Juan M. Merchan's sentence of “unconditional discharge" means no jail time or punishment for President-elect Trump other than having the conviction on his record.

January 10, 2025 9:42am CST
Supreme Court rejects Trump’s bid to delay sentencing in his New York hush money case

Supreme Court rejects Trump’s bid to delay sentencing in his New York hush money case

The court’s 5-4 order Thursday clears the way for Judge Juan M. Merchan to impose a sentence Friday on Trump.

January 9, 2025 9:39pm CST
Trump to be sentenced in hush money case next week

Trump to be sentenced in hush money case next week

The sentencing would come just 10 days before his Jan. 20 inauguration, but the judge promised no jail time.

January 3, 2025 9:51pm CST
Trump seeks dismissal of hush money case, citing Hunter Biden's pardon

Trump seeks dismissal of hush money case, citing Hunter Biden's pardon

President-elect Donald Trump's lawyers have requested the dismissal of his conviction for falsifying business records linked to hush money payments.

December 3, 2024 4:37pm CST
Trump's hush money sentencing postponed indefinitely

Trump's hush money sentencing postponed indefinitely

President-elect Donald Trump’s sentencing for his hush money trial conviction has been postponed indefinitely, according to court records.

November 22, 2024 12:29pm CST
Trump hush money update: Prosecutors oppose dismissal; sentencing still pending

Trump hush money update: Prosecutors oppose dismissal; sentencing still pending

New York prosecutors filed paperwork Tuesday saying they will oppose dismissing President-elect Donald Trump’s hush money conviction, but may be open to delaying his sentencing.

November 19, 2024 12:14pm CST
Judge delays ruling on whether to dismiss Trump's hush money conviction

Judge delays ruling on whether to dismiss Trump's hush money conviction

A federal judge has delayed ruling on Trump’s felony conviction in his hush money case on the basis of presidential immunity that was issued by the U.S. Supreme Court.

November 12, 2024 12:04pm CST
Judge delays Donald Trump’s sentencing in hush money case until after November election

Judge delays Donald Trump’s sentencing in hush money case until after November election

A judge has agreed to postpone Donald Trump’s sentencing in his hush money case until after the November election.

September 6, 2024 4:38pm CDT
Trump lawyers push to overturn hush money conviction after Supreme Court ruling

Trump lawyers push to overturn hush money conviction after Supreme Court ruling

Donald Trump’s legal team is urging a New York judge to overturn his conviction in the hush money case, citing a Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity that they argue invalidates the conviction for falsifying records, with the judge set to rule in September.

July 11, 2024 5:42pm CDT
Here's how many Americans think Trump should go to prison

Here's how many Americans think Trump should go to prison

A new poll asked Americans if they think former President Donald Trump should face prison time over his hush money convictions.

July 8, 2024 11:24am CDT
Manhattan prosecutors delay Trump sentencing in hush money case: New date announced

Manhattan prosecutors delay Trump sentencing in hush money case: New date announced

Prosecutors agreed to delay Donald Trump’s sentencing in his criminal hush money case following the Supreme Court's immunity ruling. Here's the new date.

July 2, 2024 2:10pm CDT
Trump moves to overturn New York hush money verdict following Supreme Court decision

Trump moves to overturn New York hush money verdict following Supreme Court decision

Donald Trump’s lawyers on Monday asked the New York judge who presided over his hush money trial to set aside his conviction and delay his sentencing, scheduled for later this month.

July 1, 2024 8:13pm CDT
Judge alters Trump’s gag order, letting him talk about witnesses, jury after hush money conviction

Judge alters Trump’s gag order, letting him talk about witnesses, jury after hush money conviction

A judge has modified Donald Trump’s gag order, freeing the former president to comment about witnesses and jurors in his New York hush money criminal trial but keeping court and prosecution staff off limits.

June 25, 2024 12:52pm CDT
New Biden ads call Trump a criminal after NY conviction

New Biden ads call Trump a criminal after NY conviction

A new ad campaign from President Biden calls former President Trump a criminal after his recent conviction in New York. Ed Espinoza and Matt Mackowiak discuss.

June 19, 2024 6:57pm CDT
Trump’s conviction in hush money case approved by about half, new poll finds

Trump’s conviction in hush money case approved by about half, new poll finds

About half of U.S. adults approve of Trump’s conviction, but overall opinions of him have barely budged, a new poll found.

June 12, 2024 12:34pm CDT
Trump completes pre-sentencing interview after less than 30 minutes of questioning

Trump completes pre-sentencing interview after less than 30 minutes of questioning

Former President Donald Trump was scheduled for a pre-sentencing interview with a probation officer Monday after his hush money trial conviction last month, according to sources.

June 10, 2024 6:30pm CDT
Social media post claims Trump juror discussed guilty verdict before it was delivered

Social media post claims Trump juror discussed guilty verdict before it was delivered

The Facebook post says, "My cousin is a juror and says Trump is getting convicted! Thank you folks for all your hard work!!!!"

June 8, 2024 8:19am CDT
Trump verdict, Texas runoff election, abortion ruling: FOX 7 Focus

Trump verdict, Texas runoff election, abortion ruling: FOX 7 Focus

It has been a very busy week in Texas politics, from a primary runoff election to a major ruling on abortion to a guilty verdict for former President Trump. FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak takes a closer look.

June 2, 2024 3:03pm CDT
Trump verdict makes significant number of Republicans less likely to support him: poll

Trump verdict makes significant number of Republicans less likely to support him: poll

A Reuters/Ipsos survey of registered voters shows what Americans think about Donald Trump's guilty verdict.

June 2, 2024 8:30am CDT
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