Trump pleads not guilty to 34 felony counts
Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to 34 felony counts in a Manhattan court, stemming from a hush money payment scheme involving adult film star Stormy Daniels during the 2016 election. He voluntarily surrendered before his arraignment, becoming the first U.S. president or former president to face criminal charges. A judge barred live broadcasts of the court proceedings. Trump has denied wrongdoing and plans to challenge the charges while continuing his 2024 presidential campaign.
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What we covered here Former President Donald Trump arrived in New York City Monday, a day before he is expected to turn himself in to law enforcement and face more than 30 criminal charges in a Manhattan court following last week’s historic grand jury indictment. News outlets will not be allowed to broadcast the Tuesday arraignment, a judge ruled Monday night. Trump’s legal team said the former president will voluntarily surrender and will look to challenge “every potential issue” once the indictment is unsealed. Trump, who has vowed to continue his 2024 bid, is the first current or former president in US history who has faced criminal charges. The district attorney’s office has been investigating Trump’s alleged role in a hush money payment scheme involving adult film star Stormy Daniels that dates to the 2016 presidential election. Read more
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