Donald Trump, Set to Be Arraigned , in New York Criminal Court.
On April 4, Donald Trump is set to be arraigned
in a New York criminal court on dozens of
charges related to alleged hush money payments.
On April 4, Donald Trump is set to be arraigned
in a New York criminal court on dozens of
charges related to alleged hush money payments.
NBC reports that this is the first time
in United States history that a former
president faces criminal charges.
The expected timeline sees Trump
arrive at the court around noon
to be fingerprinted and processed.
Later, Trump is expected to enter a plea of not guilty
before Judge Juan Merchan, at which time the charges
against the former president will be unveiled.
NBC reports that security is high
in and around the courthouse,
as authorities brace for protests. .
Police have closed down streets and deployed
helicopters as both media outlets and
spectators have gathered outside the court.
Last month, Trump called for protests
ahead of his arrest, which he has vocally
criticized on his social media site, Truth Social.
NBC reports that New York Mayor Eric Adams
told the press that the city was braced for
the possibility of unrest, saying “We are prepared.” .
NBC reports that New York Mayor Eric Adams
told the press that the city was braced for
the possibility of unrest, saying “We are prepared.” .
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's investigation
into Trump reportedly centered around alleged hush
money paid to two women ahead of the 2016 election.
NBC reports that Trump has denied
any wrongdoing, including the two
women's claims of an affair