Donald Trump, who will turn 77 this June, has spent decades navigating and often circumventing civil and civic norms. His presidency and the years that followed have been marked by actions aimed at undermining the rule of law. However, recent legal proceedings have led to a watershed moment: the former President has been found guilty of criminal fraud.
On Thursday afternoon, a jury found that Trump and his associates manipulated the financial records of the Trump Organization. The aim was to mask payments made to former lovers, intended to prevent revelations that could have damaged his 2016 presidential campaign. The jury, which included two lawyers, convicted Trump on charges brought forward by New York prosecutors.
Trump, as expected, remained defiant following the verdict. For further details on the case and the jury’s decision, see the report from Bloomberg Law.