Historic Trial: Donald Trump Faces Criminal Charges for Alleged Business Record Falsification in New York

New York City, New York, USA United States of America
First time in history a U.S. president faces criminal charges
Former President Donald Trump on trial for falsifying business records in New York
Prosecutors claim Trump orchestrated scheme to influence the 2016 presidential election
Trial began in April 2023, closing arguments on March 15, 2024
Trump faces 34 felony counts, punishable by up to four years each
Historic Trial: Donald Trump Faces Criminal Charges for Alleged Business Record Falsification in New York

Former President Donald Trump is currently on trial in New York City for falsifying business records related to a hush money payment made to adult film star Stormy Daniels during the 2016 presidential election. The trial, which began in April, marks the first time in history that a sitting or former U.S. president faces criminal charges.

Prosecutors allege that Trump and his team orchestrated a scheme to conceal the payment by falsifying business records, while defense attorneys argue that Daniels and her agent extorted Trump after the release of the 'Access Hollywood' tape.

Closing arguments in the case began on March 15, 2024. During these arguments, Todd Blanche, Trump's lawyer, maintained his client's innocence and accused prosecutors of falsely alleging a criminal scheme. He stated that there is no evidence apart from Cohen's testimony to prove Trump was aware of the payment before it was made.

Trump faces 34 felony counts in this case, which are punishable by up to four years in prison each. Three of his children, Don Jr., Eric, and Tiffany, were present during the court proceedings.

Prosecutors claim that Trump orchestrated a broader scheme to influence the 2016 presidential election by directing allies to purchase damaging stories about him and keep them under wraps. However, defense lawyers argue that Daniels saw an opportunity after the release of the 'Access Hollywood' tape and extorted Trump.

The trial has been highly publicized, with actor Robert De Niro criticizing Trump outside the courthouse during proceedings. The outcome of this case could have significant implications for American politics.


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Confidence

85%

Doubts
  • Defense lawyers' argument of extortion by Stormy Daniels and her agent requires more investigation
  • Prosecutors' claims of a broader scheme to influence the 2016 presidential election need further evidence

Sources

97%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Closing arguments begin in Donald Trump's criminal trial

NBC News Digital Tuesday, 28 May 2024 16:18
  • Unique Points
    • Closing arguments began on March 15, 2024, in the People of the State of New York v. Donald J. Trump.
    • Trump’s lawyer, Todd Blanche, maintains his client is innocent and accuses prosecutors of falsely alleging a criminal scheme.
    • Blanche states that there is no evidence apart from Cohen’s testimony to prove Trump was aware of the $130,000 payment to Stormy Daniels before it was made.
    • The charge is a felony punishable by up to four years in prison, and Trump is charged with 34 counts.
    • Three of Trump’s children, Don Jr., Eric, and Tiffany, were present during the court proceedings.
  • Accuracy
    • ]The charge is a felony punishable by up to four years in prison, and Trump is charged with 34 counts.[
    • Trump faces these charges for falsifying business records related to a hush-money payment to Stormy Daniels.
    • If convicted, Trump could face probation or up to four years in prison.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (90%)
    No formal fallacies were found in the article. However, there are several instances of inflammatory rhetoric and appeals to authority. The author uses strong language to describe the defense's arguments, such as
    • President Trump is innocent. He did not commit any crimes, and the district attorney has not met their burden of proof. Period.
    • The payments were compensation to him. Nothing more.
    • You can not believe his words.
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

96%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Closing arguments begin in NY v. Trump trial as Judge considers dismissal request

Fox News Media Anders Hagstrom Tuesday, 28 May 2024 16:19
  • Unique Points
    • The Trump campaign criticized a Biden-Harris press conference where actor Robert De Niro spoke against Trump and his supporters.
    • Trump held a rally in the Bronx with over 25,000 people while Biden’s team released a web video featuring Robert De Niro.
  • Accuracy
    • ]Former President Trump is in a Manhattan courtroom for closing arguments in his criminal trial.[
    • Closing arguments began on March 15, 2024, in the People of the State of New York v. Donald J. Trump.
    • Donald J. Trump is the first American president to face criminal charges with 34 felony counts.
    • Former President Trump is on trial in New York City for felony charges related to a 2016 hush money payment to Stormy Daniels.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

97%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Missed Trump’s Criminal Hush-Money Trial? Here Are the Basics.

The Name Of The NZ Prefix. I PWA NZI.P.Was Dropped. Matthew Haag Tuesday, 28 May 2024 15:42
  • Unique Points
    • Donald J. Trump is the first American president to face criminal charges with 34 felony counts.
    • Trump faces these charges for falsifying business records related to a hush-money payment to Stormy Daniels.
    • Prosecutors claimed that Trump orchestrated a broader scheme to influence the 2016 presidential election by directing allies to purchase damaging stories about him.
  • Accuracy
    • The trial began in April and closing arguments were made on Tuesday.
    • If convicted, Trump could face probation or up to four years in prison.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

86%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Trump trial live updates: Defense says Stormy Daniels payment was extortion

ABC NEWS SITE NAMES Name: ABC News Site Names URL: https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/us-officially-blames-iran_106834435 Aaron Katersky, Tuesday, 28 May 2024 16:22
  • Unique Points
    • Defense argues that Daniels and her agent saw an opportunity after the release of the ‘Access Hollywood’ tape and extorted Trump.
    • Actor Robert De Niro criticized Trump outside the courthouse during trial proceedings.
  • Accuracy
    • ]Former President Trump is on trial in New York City for felony charges related to a 2016 hush money payment to Stormy Daniels.[
    • Trump pleaded not guilty to a 34-count indictment charging him with falsifying business records in connection with the payment.
    • Daniels lied on the witness stand about her motivation to go public with her story, according to defense.
  • Deception (50%)
    The article contains editorializing and selective reporting by the authors. The authors present the defense's argument that Daniels and her agent seized an opportunity after the 'Access Hollywood' tape as fact, without providing any evidence to support this claim. They also quote Blanche shouting emphatically in court, which is not a deceptive practice but may be intended to create a sensationalist tone. The authors also selectively report on parts of Blanche's closing argument that support their narrative and omit parts that contradict it.
    • Defense attorney Todd Blanche told jurors that Stormy Daniels lied on the witness stand about her motivation to go public with her story.
    • The defense argues that rather than being the catalyst for the Daniels hush payment and the eventual falsifying of business records, the 'Access Hollywood' was Daniels and Rodriguez seizing an opportunity.
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

93%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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If convicted, would Trump go to prison? It’s not out of the question.

Politico News Site Name: POLITICO Full Legal Name of News Site: Politico LLC Location of News Site: Washington D.C., USA Tuesday, 28 May 2024 00:00
  • Unique Points
    • Former President Donald Trump is accused of falsifying business documents to conceal a payoff to a porn star
    • If found guilty, Trump could be sentenced for each of the 34 separate counts charged against him. The maximum sentence for the crime he is charged with, felony-level falsifying business records, is four years in prison.
    • Justice Juan Merchan presiding over the trial has broad discretion to impose prison time, probation or some other punishment.
    • Former prosecutors from the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office believe that if convicted, a sentence of incarceration is warranted and justified for Trump.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The author makes an appeal to authority by quoting former prosecutors who believe that Trump should be sentenced to prison if convicted. However, the author also quotes a defense lawyer who disagrees and believes that Merchan is not known for being a draconian sentencer. This creates a dichotomy in the article, making it difficult to determine the author's position on the matter.
    • ][Diana Florence]“Given the entirety of the facts and circumstances that came out during the trial, I believe if convicted, a sentence of incarceration is warranted and justified.[/
  • Bias (95%)
    The article discusses the possibility of former President Trump going to prison if convicted in his ongoing trial. While the author does not express any bias towards Trump or his case directly, they do quote several former prosecutors who express their belief that a prison sentence is warranted if Trump is found guilty. The author also mentions that these prosecutors believe the case to be unlike any other and that given the facts and circumstances of the trial, a sentence of incarceration is justified. This implies a bias towards harsher sentencing for Trump.
    • “Given the entirety of the facts and circumstances that came out during the trial, I believe if convicted, a sentence of incarceration is warranted and justified.”
      • “If I were the prosecutor, I would absolutely be asking for state prison.”
      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication