Hush Money

President-elect Donald Trump was sentenced with an unconditional discharge in a New York hush money case Friday after a 12-person jury found him guilty of 34 felony counts for falsifying business records. Here's the latest. What Happened: After Trump was found guilty in May, sentencing for the case...

Prosecutors overseeing Donald Trump's Manhattan criminal trial requested the continuation of most restrictions outlined in a gag order but acknowledged that limiting the former president's remarks about witnesses who testified against him was no longer necessary. In a filing released on Friday,...

Michael Cohen, former fixer to ex-President Donald Trump, criticized his former boss following Trump’s conviction in the criminal hush-money case this week. Cohen, widely regarded as a key witness, played a central role in the trial. The charges against Trump stemmed from reimbursements to...

The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has reportedly rescinded an award intended for actor Robert De Niro due to his recent appearance supporting the Joe Biden campaign outside the courthouse where former President Donald Trump’s hush-money trial was held. Award Withdrawn After...

Former President Donald Trump took to social media to criticize the judge overseeing his hush money trial, suggesting that the charges against him are based on a mere “bookkeeping error.” What Happened: Trump, who is facing 34 counts of falsifying business records, took to Truth Social...

Former Donald Trump aide Hope Hicks was the key witness on the stand in the hush money criminal trial against the former president Friday. Here's what happened and how Michael Cohen and the infamous "Access Hollywood" tape were also featured prominently in court. What Happened: Hicks testified in...

The hush money criminal trial against former President Donald Trump resumed Thursday and included Judge Juan Merchan hearing about additional alleged gag order violations. What Happened: Speaking to reporters outside the courtroom after Thursday's trial wrapped, Trump said the gag order is "...

This week, Rhona Graff, once Donald Trump‘s trusted confidante, emerged as the second witness to testify against the former president in his hush-money trial. At Trump Tower, Graff stood guard as Trump’s gatekeeper, stationed just outside his door, reported The New York Times.   Her...

David Pecker, former head of the National Enquirer, testified Tuesday about his role in purchasing and suppressing stories to benefit Donald Trump during the 2016 presidential campaign, revealing details of his frequent communications with Trump and an unwritten agreement to publish favorable...

A criminal trial for former President Donald Trump continued with the jury selection process Friday, but saw a brief interruption outside as a protestor set themselves on fire. What Happened: Entering Friday, the hush money trial against Trump had selected 12 of the 12 jurors needed and one...

The 12 jurors who will decide the fate of former President Donald Trump were selected in the highly anticipated criminal trial involving alleged hush money payments. Here are the latest details and what comes next. What Happened: A lengthy process that saw hundreds of potential jurors asked about...

A criminal trial against former President Donald Trump kicked off Monday, April 15 with jury selection and an outline of what's to come for the case. On Tuesday, the jury selection process continued and the social media accounts of prospective candidates took center stage. What Happened: On Tuesday...

A highly anticipated criminal trial of former President Donald Trump officially kicked off Monday, with jury selection. Congressman Weighs In: The criminal trial is expected to last at least six weeks and could see many people weigh in with their thoughts and opinions on former President Donald...

A highly anticipated criminal trial against Donald Trump kicked off in a New York court Monday. Here are the key highlights from the first day, including the jury selection process. Jury Selection Process Begins: On Monday, jurors were dismissed or asked questions about the case, which came after a...

Former President Donald Trump will be in court on Monday for the start of a highly anticipated criminal trial in New York revolving around alleged hush money payments made ahead of the 2016 election. Here are the essential details to watch as the trial unfolds. What Happened: After failing to get...