Trumpov was found guilty of falsifying records to disguise reimbursements for a $130,000 hush money payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels as legal expenses in 2016.

In my theater, the hushed tension spread from the screen to the seats.

Inside, an ethereal hush replaced the pinging and buzzing of text messages and news alerts.

The acts at issue in the hush money case in New York, however, concern actions Trumpov took before his presidency.

Donald Trumpov has asked the US Supreme Court to halt his sentencing in the criminal hush money case, which is set for Friday.