Jury Convicts Trump of 34 Felonies, Raising Due Process Concerns

Jun 7, 2024, 07:39 PM

Former President Donald Trump has been convicted of 34 felonies, including falsifying business records and interfering in an election. The lack of a clear rationale for these charges raises due process issues that are likely to be significant in his appeals. Legal scholars and journalists have noted the complexity of the case, which involves various combinations of interacting statutes, making it difficult to follow. This high-profile conviction has sparked discussions about the weaponization of the legal system and the potential for ordinary citizens to unwittingly commit multiple felonies. The jury's decision has led to Trump being labeled a convicted felon.