A New York City jury found former President Donald Trump guilty on several counts of falsifying business records to conceal hush money payments ahead of the 2016 presidential records, according to breaking reports. Jurors spent fewer than 11 hours deliberating and had only a few specific questions. One related to the testimony of former National Enquirer/AMI chief David Pecker and another requested a re-reading of the jury instructions.
At the close of the second day of deliberation, the jury was told that they would be sent home at 6 p.m. EST.
The judge announced that he would allow jurors to go home at approximately 4:30 p.m., and the jurors responded by saying they have a verdict and need about 30 minutes to fill out the form, MSNBC reported on air.
The historic decision represents the first time a panel of jurors determined the guilt of a former president on criminal charges. Trump's sentencing is scheduled for July 11 at 10 a.m.
ET. Trump maintained his innocence throughout the six-week trial that saw a former fixer, adult film star, and ex-tabloid publisher take the stand to testify about catch-and-kill schemes linked to salacious stories and six-figure payments made in secret. Dramatic moments saw Stormy Daniels turning the tables on Trump attorney Susan Necheles , Michael Cohen admitting he stole from Trump , and Hope Hicks bursting into sudden tears .
A furious Justice Juan Merchan made the " unbelievable " decision to clear his courtroom to chastise one of Trump's t.
