Trump's Fate Rests in Jury's Hands. Here Are the Possible Outcomes of the Hush Money Trial.

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The judge in Trump's hush money trial will instruct jurors on the elements and charges of the alleged crimes after closing arguments on Tuesday. Trump is charged with 34 counts of falsifying business records related to a $130,000 hush money payment to Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election. A guilty verdict carries a maximum of 4 years in prison, but experts say probation and a fine are more likely given Trump's age and lack of criminal record. A mistrial could lead prosecutors to decide whether to retry the case. An acquittal or hung jury would end the case in Trump's favor.