Republican Donald Trump faces criminal charges for allegedly buying a 2016 porn actress to remain silent, reports several American media outlets, including the New York Times.
A first in United States history. For the first time, a former president, Donald Trump, was criminally charged on Thursday, according to several American media outlets, including CNN and the New York Times.
That decision was made through a vote by a grand jury (a body of citizens with investigative powers that works with prosecutors and votes on charges) that has met several times since March 20.
The Republican, a White House tenant from 2017 to 2021, is facing charges before the New York State Justice and his Manhattan attorney, Alvin Bragg. $130,000 payment to porn actress and director Stormy Daniels. Donald Trump is accused of using funds from his presidential campaign. Which would be illegal and which he staunchly denies.
Trump denies the facts
Donald Trump denounces “fraud” and “election interference” staged by “thugs” ahead of the 2024 presidential election in which he declared himself a candidate. The former president predicted his arrest a few days ago and called for nationwide protests.
According to the New York Times, if the former White House tenant is arrested, “he will be fingerprinted, photographed and possibly even handcuffed.” Like every American citizen, he is told that he has the right to remain silent and to have an attorney.
The Washington Post, Politico and the New York Daily News again on Wednesday, citing sources close to the case, said the judiciary should not rule until April 24.