On Monday US Supreme Court denied Missouri's request to stay his impending conviction Donald Trump by the time presidential electionswhich will take place on November 5 this year.
The judges' decision was a response to Missouri State Lawsuitwhich stated that the case against the politician violated constitutional right of voters to hear the Republican candidate for President of the United States, who is running for re-election.
USA. Supreme Court decides on Donald Trump
Trump was found guilty in May falsification of financial documentation in order to hide the payment from voters in the amount of $130,000 for a porn star Stormy DanielsThe money was supposed to be compensation for her silence about their alleged sexual relationship.
Prosecutors say Trump tried to illegally influence the outcome of the U.S. election by hiding the payment. presidential elections in 2016. Ultimately, the vote ended with his victory over the Democratic candidate. Hillary Clinton.
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The jury agreed with investigators that when classifying invoices for the then-lawyer who acted as an intermediary in the transaction, Michael Cohen as payment for legal servicesTrump he broke the law with the intention to commit another crime. This includes breaking the regulations on financing election campaigns.
The verdict in this case was reached after almost two days of discussions lay judges and lasting over a month in the process. Thus, Trump was the first US president in history to be convicted in a criminal case.
The Republican candidate for this year's presidential election denies having an intimate relationship with Daniels. He also promised to appeal conviction after its announcement, what New York court adjourned until September 18.
Source: “The Guardian”, Reuters