Adultery is no longer illegal in New York
It was considered a Class B misdemeanor, which carries a jail sentence of up to three months.
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Manhattan prosecutors ask for additional pause in Trump hush-money criminal case
Manhattan prosecutors are asking for a further pause in the criminal trial against President-elect Donald Trump in order to give both sides time to weigh the unprecedented nature of the situation.
Off-color jokes, vitriol take over Trump Madison Square Garden rally
Donald Trump put on a splashy rally at New York's hallmark Madison Square Garden, but repeated insults and at times racist and misogynistic remarks from speakers threatened to grab the most attention.
Trump must comply with gag order in New York after appeal dismissed
New York's highest court on Thursday dismissed an appeal from former President Donald Trump to lift the remaining gag order in his hush money case.
Trump gets criminal sentencing delayed till after presidential election
A New York judge agreed to delay the sentencing of former President Donald Trump in a criminal hush money case.
Miki Sudo sets record for hot dog eating and Patrick Bertoletti wins men’s contest
The previous men's champ, Joey “Jaws” Chestnut, didn’t attend the competition this year over a sponsorship tiff.
Bob Menendez declines to testify in his bribery trial as defense rests
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez said he chose not to testify at his trial because he believes prosecutors failed to prove the bribery case against him. Closing arguments may begin as early as Monday.
Justin Timberlake was arrested for driving while intoxicated in the Hamptons
The singer and actor was arrested early Tuesday on Long Island and arraigned later that morning.
Closing arguments for Trump's trial have been made. What now?
Nearly two dozen witnesses and 21 days of court later, Donald Trump's New York hush money trial is coming to a close.
Twelve New Yorkers have been listening to witnesses like adult film actor Stormy Daniels and Trump's former fixer Michael Cohen.
Today, those jurors heard closing arguments, first from the defense, and then the prosecution. Now, they have to determine whether Trump falsified business records to cover up an alleged affair with Daniels ahead of the 2016 presidential election.
What final impressions did the closing arguments leave, and what could that mean for Donald Trump?
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Twelve New Yorkers have been listening to witnesses like adult film actor Stormy Daniels and Trump's former fixer Michael Cohen.
Today, those jurors heard closing arguments, first from the defense, and then the prosecution. Now, they have to determine whether Trump falsified business records to cover up an alleged affair with Daniels ahead of the 2016 presidential election.
What final impressions did the closing arguments leave, and what could that mean for Donald Trump?
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Email us at considerthis@npr.org.
Trump's New York criminal hush money trial continues into a fifth week of testimony
Former Trump lawyer andonce-loyal ally Michael Cohen is still on the witness stand testifying about his relationship to Trump, the Trump family and negotiations with adult film star Stormy Daniels.