Jury is entering
Court is in session
Justice #Merchan is on the bench. He reiterates that there is a #verdict.
The alternates enter first and sit in the front row of the gallery. They were not part of deliberations.
All of the jurors have individually confirmed their #guilty verdicts.
#Trump now looking at the jury as each juror is polled to confirm their decision of guilty on all counts.
Trump is unresponsive, sitting slack at the defense table.
He is largely expressionless, a glum look on his face, as “guilty” has just been heard 34 times.
Justice #Merchan tells the jurors they can discuss the case if they’d like, but do not have to. The choice is theirs, but they are no longer barred from discussing the case. He asks to meet w/them to discuss their work, though not the facts of the case.
The judge thanks the jury. He tells them he admires & appreciates their hard work, & praises them for their engagement & their investment. “You gave this matter the attention that it deserved and I thank you for that.”
#Trump stands up as the jurors exit, w/a frown on his face. He does not look at the jury as they leave, his eyes downcast.
Todd Blanche, Trump's lawyer, is arguing, w/ the jurors gone, that the verdict is impromper and should be tossed because it relied on Michael Cohen’s testimony.
The judge immediately denies the motion.
Sentencing is set for July 11 at 10 a.m.
Trump is now a #felon.
The judge excused the parties, but not before asking about #Trump’s #bail status. He then releases him on his own recognizance.
Trump leaves the courtroom, & spews a bunch of nonsense to the media.
Trump spoke for less than three minutes in total. He did not answer a shouted question by a reporter who asked why Americans should vote for a #convicted #felon.
#Trump will obviously #appeal.
Before that is heard, Trump will be dealing w/ the #criminal #justice system.
Trump’s #sentencing is July 11.
He could be sentenced prison or probation.
A pre-sentencing report makes recommendations based on the defendant’s criminal record — Trump had none before this case — as well as his personal history & the crime itself.
My favorite bit → At the presentence interview, a #psychologist or #SocialWorker working for the #probation dept may also talk to #Trump, during which time the defendant can “try to make a good impression & explain why he or she deserves a lighter punishment,” acc/to the New York State Unified Court System.
The pre-sentencing report can also include submissions from the defense, & may describe whether “the defendant is in a counseling program or has a steady job”
In #Trump’s case, he is applying for a job & his business the #TrumpOrganization has a court assigned #legal & #financial monitor because he was found #liable for #fraud. 🤣
Holy hell, #TuckerCarlson just said that #Trump would still win the election “if he’s not killed first,” & said that “anyone who defends this verdict is a danger to you and your family.”