Trump’s Hush Money Trial Update
Former President Donald Trump is facing a criminal trial related to hush money paid to adult film star Stormy Daniels. The trial is set to begin on April 15, making Trump the first former US president to face criminal charges.
Key Details of the Trial
- Trump, 77, has pleaded not guilty to the 34-count indictment brought by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.
- Judge Juan Manuel Merchan agreed to a 30-day delay after Trump’s lawyers received over 100,000 pages of documents from a previous federal investigation.
- Trump’s lawyer argued that it is unfair for the former president to stand trial while running for office.
Court Proceedings
During a court hearing, Judge Merchan dismissed claims of prosecutorial misconduct made by Trump’s legal team. The judge emphasized the seriousness of such allegations and the lack of evidence to support them.
Charges Against Trump
The indictment includes charges of accounting fraud and falsifying business records to conceal a $130,000 payment to Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election. Prosecutors also allege that Trump illegally covered up payments to his lawyer related to extramarital affairs.
