Trump trial over porn star payoff set for March, before 2024 election
Donald Trump to Face Trial in March for Falsifying Business Records in Hush Money Case
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is set to go on trial beginning March 25 for the New York criminal case in which he is accused of falsifying business records related to a hush money payoff to porn star Stormy Daniels, a judge announced on Tuesday.
Manhattan Supreme Court Judge Juan Merchan issued a protective order earlier this month after the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office raised substantial concerns that Trump would “inappropriately” use the material or post it on social media. The order restricts Trump’s ability to make public evidence and other material related to the criminal case.
Trump has pleaded not guilty to the 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. His lawyers have until October 10 to file their responses to the prosecutors’ pretrial motions.
Trump’s trial is scheduled to begin in the middle of the presidential primary season and less than eight months before the 2024 election for the White House. He is currently seeking the Republican nomination for the race.
Trump became the first American president, former or otherwise, to face criminal charges.
FAQs:
What is Donald Trump accused of in this case?
Donald Trump is accused of falsifying business records related to a hush money payoff to porn star Stormy Daniels.
When will Donald Trump’s trial begin?
Donald Trump’s trial is set to begin on March 25.
What is the protective order issued against Donald Trump?
The protective order issued against Donald Trump restricts his ability to make public evidence and other material related to the criminal case.
Is this the only criminal case against Donald Trump?
No, Donald Trump faces three other pending criminal investigations, all of which carry the risk of charges being filed against him. These include investigations in Georgia, the U.S. Department of Justice, and a civil trial in Manhattan federal court.
March trial scheduled for Trump’s payment to porn star, before 2024 election.
Former US President Donald Trump will face trial beginning March 25 for a criminal case in New York in which he is accused of falsifying business records related to a hush money payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels, a judge announced on Tuesday. The trial will take place in the middle of the presidential primary season, less than eight months before the 2024 White House election. Trump, seeking the Republican nomination for that race, is the first American president facing criminal charges. Manhattan Supreme Court Judge Juan Merchan issued a protective order after prosecutor’s concerns that Trump could post material on social media. Trump criticized the trial schedule and Merchan on his social media site. Trump was indicted by a grand jury in late March with 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. He faces three other pending criminal investigations that also carry risk of charges filed against him.