On Thursday, May 30, US President Donald Trump became the first American ex-president to be officially convicted of serious felonies.
Former US President Donald Trump was accused of forging documents to hide hush money paid to porn star Stormy Daniels during the 2016 election campaign. The jury found Trump guilty on all 34 counts.
Bild writes about the implications this decision has for Trump and his current presidential campaign.
Will Trump go to jail?
Definitely not yet. The final verdict will be delivered on July 11. In theory, a prison sentence of up to four years is possible. Other options are a fine, community service or house arrest. However, experts believe that a more likely option is a suspended sentence.
How long will the process last?
At least until July 11, Trump will be free. Moreover, Trump's lawyers have already announced that they will appeal the court's decision. This means that the process will drag on for another three months. It is unclear whether a final decision will be made before the US election date.
Can Trump become president?
Yes, because the US Constitution initially provides only three requirements for candidates. They must be U.S. citizens by birth, be at least 35 years of age, and have lived in the U.S. for at least 14 years. In addition, experts are already discussing whether Trump may pardon himself as president. Some American constitutional lawyers believe that self-pardon is not directly excluded by the wording of the second article of the Constitution, others do not agree with this.
What will happen to Trump if he goes to prison?
As The New York Times writes, even in prison with Trump, his guards will most likely be present. As the former head of the White House, he has a lifetime right to this. Moreover, if a prison sentence is imposed, Trump will most likely serve it alone.
Recall, a Manhattan jury found former US President Donald Trump guilty of all 34 counts of falsifying business records brought against him in a criminal case “black accounting” process in New York.
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