The indictment against Donald Trump was released Thursday, immediately after the former president’s arraignment hearing in which he was charged with 34 felony counts related to a $130,000 payment to adult-film actress Stormy Daniels during his 2016 presidential campaign. Trump pleaded not guilty to the 34 charges, which are detailed in the indictment document below. If you’re unable to read the full text on mobile, the full pdf is available here.
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Trump New York hush money case
Former president Donald Trump’s criminal hush money trial is underway in New York. Follow live updates from the trial.
Jury selection: A full jury of 12 jurors and six alternates has been seated. Here’s what we know about the jurors.
The case: The investigation involves a $130,000 payment made to Stormy Daniels, an adult-film actress, during the 2016 presidential campaign. It’s one of many ongoing investigations involving Trump. Here are some of the key people in the case.
The charges: Trump is charged with 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. Falsifying business records is a felony in New York when there is an “intent to defraud” that includes an intent to “commit another crime or to aid or conceal” another crime. He has pleaded not guilty. Here’s what to know about the charges — and any potential sentence.
Can Trump still run for president? The short answer, legal experts said, is yes. The U.S. Constitution does not forbid Trump, or anyone else, from serving as president if convicted of a felony.
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