Key takeaways:
- Former President Donald Trump has been indicted by a New York grand jury on charges in connection with hush money payments made to Stormy Daniels.
- This is the first time in U.S. history that a former president has been indicted on criminal charges.
- The indictment was issued in response to a Trump campaign email and Michael Cohen’s testimony.
Former President Donald Trump has been indicted by a New York grand jury on charges in connection with hush money payments made to adult film star Stormy Daniels, the Manhattan District Attorney confirmed Thursday. The indictment was the result of testimony from Michael Cohen, Trump’s former fixer, and other corroborating evidence.
This is the first time in U.S. history that a former president has been indicted on criminal charges. The indictment was issued in response to a Trump campaign email saying Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg was depending on the testimony of a “convicted felon and disbarred lawyer.”
Michael Cohen said he was surprised the indictment against former President Donald Trump came today, but “this is a long time coming.” He added that the information provided was more than enough for the grand jury to come back with the determination for an indictment.
At a basic level, an indictment consists of a formal written list of what a suspect is accused of. With the indictment, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg can now move forward with criminal charges against Trump. It is unclear what the outcome of the case will be, but it is a historic moment in U.S. history.
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