Jury Begins Deliberations in Trump Hush Money Trial in New York

May 29, 2024, 03:33 PM

The jury has begun deliberating in the criminal trial of former President Donald Trump regarding alleged hush money payments on May 29, 2024. This marks the first criminal trial of a former U.S. president. The case, being tried in New York, involves 34 felony counts against Trump. Jurors received instructions from the judge on the law and the factors they may consider as they strive to reach a verdict. The outcome of this historic case now lies in the hands of a dozen New Yorkers who have vowed to be fair and impartial.