A jury convicted Trump of 34 counts of falsifying business records, ending the former president's weeklong trial.

Now, Trump has become the first former U.S. president to be convicted of a felony, The former president faces prison time or probation for his crimes related to a hidden money payment scheme he facilitated ahead of the 2016 presidential election.

Trump, who is known for his lengthy appeals of court rulings against him, is also likely to appeal the conviction, which could significantly delay his sentencing, set for July 11.

• On March 26, a court in New York barred former U.S. President Donald Trump from making public comments about witnesses, prosecutors, court staff and jurors in the future criminal bribery trial of porn star Stormy Daniels.
• Jury selection in the trial of former U.S. President Donald Trump in the same case began on April 15. April 18 — jurors were selected.
• April 23, it was reported that the 12 — jury trial of former President Donald Trump in the 2016 porn star bribery financial fraud case began in New York.