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Manhattan Jury Deliberates 34 Felony Counts in Trump’s Historic Hush Money Trial

May 29, 2024, 05:00 PM

Jury deliberations have begun in former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial in Manhattan, New York. The outcome of this historic case, involving 34 felony counts, is now in the hands of a dozen New Yorkers who have vowed to be fair and impartial. The trial marks the first time a former president faces such charges, and the verdict could have significant implications for the 2024 election. The judge has issued an unusual order as the jury begins deliberations, and the country is closely watching the proceedings. The jury's decision will determine whether Trump, the presumptive GOP nominee, is labeled a felon.