Donald Trump was found guilty on all 34 counts of business document fraud on Thursday, making him the first former president in history to be convicted of a felony.
The jury announced its decision after five weeks of trial and nearly 10 hours of deliberation. Judge Juan Merchan set a sentencing hearing for July 11 — just four days ahead of the start of the Republican National Convention this year.
“This was a rigged, disgraceful trial. The real verdict is going to be November 5th by the people,” Trump said afterward, proclaiming himself innocent.