Former President Donald Trump's lawyer expressed surprise at Trump's composed reaction to the guilty verdict in his New York trial, where he was convicted on all counts of falsifying business records. The verdict marked a historic moment as Trump became the first former U.S. president convicted of a crime.
Despite the solemn moment in the courtroom, Trump maintained his composure and showed appropriate solemnness, according to his lawyer. Trump's legal team plans to appeal the verdict, with his lead attorney emphasizing that there is still a lot of fight left and opportunities to address the conviction.
Trump, who portrayed himself as a victim of a 'rigged' trial orchestrated by Democrats, faced criticism from President Joe Biden for his remarks. However, Trump's lawyer defended his client's perspective, citing the multiple criminal cases pending against him in different states.
The jury's unexpected verdict came after deliberations that seemed to be heading into a third day. The timing of the decision took both the defense team and Trump by surprise, with preparations being made for the end of the court day before the verdict was announced.
Regarding Trump's decision not to testify, his lawyer explained that while Trump wanted to take the stand, concerns about potential legal complexities and distractions led to the final decision. The possibility of jail time for Trump was also acknowledged, with arguments expected to be made for a non-incarceratory sentence during his upcoming sentencing in July.
Trump's sentencing is scheduled for July 11, setting the stage for further legal proceedings and debates over the appropriate punishment for the former president.
