Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg expressed gratitude towards the jury for their diligent service and meticulous attention to the evidence and the law. During a news conference, Bragg emphasized the vital role that juries play in upholding the integrity of the judicial system, referring to them as the cornerstone of justice.
The jury's verdict found former President Donald Trump guilty on 34 felony counts related to falsifying business records. This decision came after twelve ordinary New Yorkers, along with alternates, carefully considered testimony from 22 witnesses, including individuals such as former and current employees of the defendant, media executives, book publishers, and record custodians.
Throughout the case, a variety of documents and recordings were presented as evidence, shedding light on the complex nature of the charges against Trump. The investigation into the former president's involvement in a hush money payment was spearheaded by Bragg, who took over the probe from his predecessor, with the inquiry initially initiated while Trump was still in office.
