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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 10:55am EST
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 10:42am EST
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 10:39pm EST
Judge denies Trump's bid to halt Friday's hush money case sentencing while they appeal to block it

Judge denies Trump's bid to halt Friday's hush money case sentencing while they appeal to block it

President-elect Donald Trump on Monday moved to indefinitely postpone this week’s sentencing in his hush money case as he appeals a ruling that upheld the verdict and put him on course to be the first president to take office convicted of crimes.

January 6, 2025 6:15pm EST
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 10:51pm EST
Judge rules Trump does not have immunity from hush money conviction

Judge rules Trump does not have immunity from hush money conviction

A judge denied Trump’s bid to dismiss his hush money conviction, rejecting claims tied to the Supreme Court's immunity ruling.

December 16, 2024 8:15pm EST
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 5:37pm EST
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 1:29pm EST
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 1:04pm EST
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 6:42pm EDT
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 12:24pm EDT
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 3:10pm EDT
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 9:13pm EDT
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 7:30pm EDT
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 9:19am EDT
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 9:30am EDT
Trump campaign says donations have poured in after guilty verdict

Trump campaign says donations have poured in after guilty verdict

Donald Trump’s guilty verdict appears to have energized his base, fueling millions of dollars in new campaign contributions.

June 1, 2024 2:34pm EDT
Trump found guilty in hush-money case; sentencing set for July

Trump found guilty in hush-money case; sentencing set for July

Former President Donald Trump sat stone-faced in court as a jury found him guilty of falsifying business records in an attempt to bury stories about extramarital affairs that arose during his 2016 presidential campaign.

May 30, 2024 10:55pm EDT
Politicians react after Trump guilty verdict in hush money trial

Politicians react after Trump guilty verdict in hush money trial

A mix of reactions are pouring in as many are weighing in after Donald Trump was found guilty in his hush money trial.

May 30, 2024 10:29pm EDT
Trump could still vote for himself after New York conviction

Trump could still vote for himself after New York conviction

Yes, former President Donald Trump could vote for himself in November, as long as he is not in prison on Election Day.

May 30, 2024 8:27pm EDT
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