Former President Trump's first criminal trial begins in New York, facing 34 felony counts of falsifying business records over a sex scandal cover-up.
Former President Trump's first criminal trial begins with opening statements on Monday in New York. Prosecutors accuse Trump of orchestrating a scheme to suppress stories that could have affected his 2016 presidential campaign. The trial centers on Trump's efforts to cover up a sex scandal involving a hush money payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels. Trump faces 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. The opening statements will set the tone for the trial and provide jurors with an interpretation of the evidence against Trump.
April 22, 2024
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