The Manhattan District Attorney alleged that Trump falsified New York business records to conceal damaging information and unlawful activity from voters around the 2016 election, including by recording as legal expenses the reimbursements to his former lawyer for a $130,000 payment to an adult film actress.
As of 30 October 2026 the 34-count conviction stands with a sentence of unconditional discharge, the state appeal is pending in the Appellate Division, First Department, and federal removal was denied for a third time on 28 August 2026.
34-count indictment, People v. Donald J. Trump, Indictment No. 71543-23. Charged 34 counts of falsifying business records in the first degree, a class E felony. The release stated the charges were allegations and the defendant was presumed innocent.
Jury verdict, People v. Trump. The jury found Trump guilty on all 34 counts.
Denied Trump's motion under CPL 330.30(1) to dismiss the indictment and vacate the jury verdict on presidential immunity grounds, finding that any error in admitting the disputed evidence was harmless.
Order in Trump v. New York, No. 24A666. Application for a stay of sentencing denied. Justices Thomas, Alito, Gorsuch and Kavanaugh would have granted it.
Sentence, People v. Trump. Justice Merchan imposed an unconditional discharge on all 34 counts, with no imprisonment, fine or conditions.
Appellant's brief, People v. Trump. Trump's lawyers asked the appellate court to overturn the conviction, arguing official-act evidence, recusal and the legal theory of the charges.
Per curiam opinion in New York v. Trump, No. 24-2299-cv (Judges Lohier, Carney and Perez), argued 11 June 2025. Vacated the district court's order denying leave to file a second notice of removal and remanded for reconsideration. The panel held that the district court erred in relying on the Rooker-Feldman doctrine and had not adequately considered whether trial evidence related to immunized official acts or whether Trump acted diligently. It expressed no view on the outcome and did not order removal.
Decision on renewed notice of removal, No. 1:23-cv-03773. Judge Hellerstein again denied removal to federal court, finding the reasons given 'neither new nor legally sufficient' and that Trump had not shown good cause and diligence.
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Last updated 30 October 2026. Spotted an error? See corrections. Every event links to the record it comes from. Allegations are attributed to whoever made them.