Trump will be sentenced on July 11 and has pledged to appeal the conviction. The guilty verdict, while a major political moment, does not prevent Trump from continuing his presidential campaign nor from serving should he win the White House. Here’s how we got here and what’s next: The indictment Trump was indicted in March 2023 by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, a Democrat, on 34 charges tied to the hush money payments.
Trump railed against the gag order every day during the trial and again on May 31 when he spoke at Trump Tower the day after the verdict. It remains in effect. Sentencing and appeal The 34 charges against the former president are Class E felonies, the lowest level in New York law. As a first-time offender, Trump is unlikely to face any prison time. However, that’s up to Merchan, who will sentence Trump on July 11. Trump, however, has said he will appeal.