I. Introduction
Over the last several years, former President Donald J. Trump has been at the center of an unprecedented series of legal battles spanning criminal indictments, civil fraud actions, and high‑profile attempts by prosecutors at both the state and federal levels to hold him accountable for alleged misconduct. While many cases were dismissed or withdrawn following his 2024 reelection, one criminal conviction and one major civil verdict remain central to the legal record. This investigative report documents these proceedings factually, using verified details and citations from court reporting, reputable journalism, and public case histories.
II. The New York Criminal Conviction: Hush‑Money / Business Records Case (2024)
In 2024, Donald Trump became the first U.S. president—current or former—to be criminally convicted when a Manhattan jury found him guilty on all 34 felony counts of falsifying business records** connected to a $130,000 payment to adult-film actress Stormy Daniels. The payment was allegedly made in the closing days of the 2016 presidential campaign in order to conceal damaging information. Prosecutors argued that Trump worked with his then-personal attorney Michael Cohen to disguise reimbursement payments as routine legal expenses, creating falsified documents to hide the true purpose of the transaction
B. Trial, Verdict, and Sentencing
The six‑week trial concluded on May 30, 2024, with the jury unanimously convicting Trump on all counts.
In January 2025, Judge Juan Merchan issued an **unconditional discharge**, meaning the conviction stands but no fines, probation, or incarceration were imposed.
C. Post‑Trial Legal Maneuvering and Appeals
Following the Supreme Court’s July 2024 ruling granting presumptive immunity for official acts of sitting presidents, Trump sought to overturn the conviction by arguing that some trial evidence might fall under immunized presidential activity. Courts—both state and federal—expressed skepticism about these claims, noting delayed filings and strategic maneuvering.
As of early 2026, Trump continues to appeal the conviction while simultaneously pursuing long-shot efforts to relocate the case to federal court.
III. Dismissed or Dropped Criminal Prosecutions
While the New York conviction stands alone as the only criminal verdict, several other major prosecutions were either dismissed, halted, or withdrawn.
A. Georgia Election Interference Case – Dismissed (2025)
B. Federal Classified Documents Case – Dismissed (2024)
C. Federal January 6 / Election Subversion Case – Dropped (2024)
IV. Civil Litigation Against Trump
V. The New York Attorney General Civil Fraud Case (2024)
B. Judicial Outcome and Penalties
VI. Summary of All Verified Legal Outcomes (Criminal + Civil)
B. Trial, Verdict, and Sentencing
C. Post‑Trial Legal Maneuvering and Appeals
III. Dismissed or Dropped Criminal Prosecutions
A. Georgia Election Interference Case – Dismissed (2025)
B. Federal Classified Documents Case – Dismissed (2024)
C. Federal January 6 / Election Subversion Case – Dropped (2024)
IV. Civil Litigation Against Trump
V. The New York Attorney General Civil Fraud Case (2024)
B. Judicial Outcome and Penalties
In February 2024, the judge ruled against Trump and ordered him to pay nearly $355 million in civil penalties. This judgment also followed earlier findings holding Trump liable for fraud under New York law.
This case is entirely separate from criminal proceedings and results only in civil liability, not a criminal conviction.
VI. Summary of All Verified Legal Outcomes (Criminal + Civil)
VII. Conclusion
Between 2023 and early 2026, Donald Trump faced an unprecedented volume of legal scrutiny for a former U.S. president. Yet among the multiple criminal indictments brought against him at the state and federal levels, **only one resulted in a criminal conviction**: the New York falsified business records case. The most significant civil outcome during this period was the New York Attorney General’s fraud lawsuit, which resulted in a judgment exceeding $355 million.
Despite repeated attempts by his attorneys to overturn the criminal conviction or relocate the case to federal jurisdiction, the verdict remains in effect. Meanwhile, other criminal prosecutions were derailed by procedural issues, prosecutorial decisions, or policy constraints following Trump’s 2024 reelection.
This investigation shows a legal landscape marked by complexity, political implications, and historic precedents, but grounded in clear factual outcomes documented across state and federal courts.
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