Former President of the United States Donald Trump is now faced with over 30 counts of an alleged business fraud.
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This will be the first time in US history that a sitting or past president will be charged with a crime.
Trump is set to be arraigned before the Manhattan grand jury, on Tuesday, April 4, 2023
According to Trump, the allegation is a “Political Persecution and Election Interference at the highest level in history.”
The Manhattan district attorney’s office has been conducting investigations over Trump’s payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels during the 2016 presidential elections.
Stormy Daniels, a porn star, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, was reportedly paid $130,000 by trump to keep quiet about their illegal sexual affair.
Trump had denied both the affair, and his involvement in the New York hush-money scheme.
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Donald Trump indictment what’s next?
Trump is expected to appear before the jury on Tuesday, and once he enters a plea, preliminary court proceedings will follow, a date for a trial will be set with witnesses and evidences.
What Does Trump Indictment Mean?
Usually, an indictment is not a conviction, but a formal written list of accusations against a suspect in trial or awaiting trial.
For Trump, the indictment would mean that Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg will proceed with criminal charges, which will be laid bare in court on Tuesday.
Can Trump run for president after indictment?
Trump can still run for the 2024 presidential elections. He still meets all the criteria according to the constitution – “he is a natural-born citizen, at least 35 years old, and a resident of the US for at least 14 years.”
Although, it might be difficult for a convicted criminal to win votes, but it’s not “forbidden for them to run or be elected.”
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