Donald Trump to become first ex-US president to face criminal charges - BBC News
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Donald Trump is facing arrest on charges relating to a $130,000 (£106,000) payment to porn star Stormy Daniels in 2016.
The payment was legal - but Trump allegedly recorded it as a business expense. Falsifying business records is illegal in New York.
He denies wrongdoing, and has said the indictment is "political persecution".
The payment was legal - but Trump allegedly recorded it as a business expense. Falsifying business records is illegal in New York.
He denies wrongdoing, and has said the indictment is "political persecution".