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May 2024
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The Origin Story of Trump's Guilty Verdi...

THE WALL STREET JOURNAL & GIMLET
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A New York jury has found former President Donald Trump guilty on 34 charges. WSJ reporter Joe Palazzolo recalls the original investigation that eventually led to Thursday's conviction, and legal reporter Corinne Ramey describes the scene as the verdict came down.


Further Reading:

- Nine Memorable Moments From Donald Trump’s Hush-Money Trial 

- A History of WSJ’s Hush-Money Investigation 


Further Listening:

- Donald Trump’s First Criminal Trial Is Underway 


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