A New York judge is expected to make a crucial decision on Thursday regarding the case against former President Donald Trump. This landmark case, brought by the Manhattan district attorney’s office, involves allegations surrounding a “hush money” payment made to adult film star Stormy Daniels in 2016. Trump, who has consistently denied any wrongdoing, is set to attend the hearing.
The grand jury indicted Trump on March 30, 2023, charging him with 34 felony counts of falsification of business records. Trump’s defense team has filed a motion seeking to dismiss the case, arguing that it is politically motivated and the result of a lengthy and aimless investigation.
During the hearing, Judge Juan Merchan will rule on pretrial motions, including Trump’s motion to dismiss. The former president is accused of participating in a scheme to falsify records in order to conceal payments made to his former lawyer and “fixer,” Michael Cohen. Prosecutors allege that these payments were reimbursements for the hush money paid to Stormy Daniels, who claimed to have had an affair with Trump before the 2016 election.
Trump’s legal troubles have multiplied in recent months, with additional criminal proceedings in Washington, D.C., Florida, and Georgia. Despite a hearing scheduled in Georgia on the same day, Trump has chosen to attend the New York hearing instead. The Georgia case involves allegations of a conspiracy to undermine the 2020 election results in the state.
The federal case in Washington, which centers around Trump’s efforts to overturn President Biden’s election victory, has been put on hold as Trump appeals a rejected claim of presidential immunity to the Supreme Court.
As the first case of its kind involving a former U.S. president, the outcome of this hearing will have significant implications. Trump’s presence in court underscores the gravity of the situation, as he faces multiple legal battles across the country.
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