Former US President Donald Trump is set to stand trial in New York over allegations involving hush-money payments to Stormy Daniels, marking a historic first for a former president.
Former US President Donald Trump is facing a trial starting Monday in New York over allegations related to hush-money payments. The charges accuse him of falsifying business records to conceal a payment to Stormy Daniels prior to the 2016 presidential election. This trial marks the first time a former US president has been tried in a criminal case.
The case stems from a payment that was made to Daniels to prevent her from discussing an alleged affair with Trump. The trial, expected to last between six to eight weeks, involves significant figures including Michael Cohen, Trump’s former lawyer, who is anticipated to provide key testimony.
Prosecutors argue that Trump inaccurately recorded the payment reimbursement, which has led to felony charges. Despite Trump’s legal team attempting to delay the trial and criticizing its timing as politically motivated, the proceedings are going ahead.
This trial is observed closely, particularly due to its timing relative to the upcoming elections and is significant for its potential implications and precedent.
