Kayla Epstein

Trump's lack of a counter-narrative was among the problems that stymied the defence, some say.

Our correspondent recounts the dramatic twists and turns and its impact on the campaign.

Mr Trump's lawyers will almost certainly appeal the verdict, which does not prevent him from running for president.

As each juror verbally confirmed the decision to convict him, Mr Trump turned his head in their direction and followed their faces one by one.

Donald Trump will still take office as the first US president with a felony conviction.

Tensions boil over on a heated day in court, as the ex-president’s lawyer assails the prosecution's star witness.

In court, Michael Cohen also said Trump had warned 'a lot of women' would make claims against him.

Michael Cohen served as prosecutors' star witness, but the defence took aim at his credibility during cross-examination.

The judge issues his most serious warning yet, calling the violations "a direct attack on the rule of law".

Hope Hicks testifies she was "a little stunned" to hear his graphic remarks about women in a 2005 tape.

Former magazine publisher David Pecker detailed how he helped bury stories for Trump, who he called “the boss”.

The selection process continues on Tuesday - with dozens of potential jurors already dismissed on grounds of bias.

Donald Trump's hush-money trial in New York City. Kayla Epstein recounts how the day unfolded.

Experts are split over the strength of NY prosecutor Alvin Bragg's case, which relies on a novel legal strategy.

The judge had issued a gag order previously to stop Mr Trump from speaking about court staff.

Lawyers for Trump tried to undermine Michael Cohen's credibility during high-stakes fraud case.

The New York judge is no stranger to the drama the former US president brought to the courtroom.

Mr Trump - the first ex-US president to face a criminal case - will plead not guilty over "hush money".