Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in the first degree in a Manhattan court on Tuesday. In response, Trump urged Republicans in Congress to "defund" federal law enforcement, and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy accused Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg of seeking to interfere in the elections. If convicted, Trump could face up to four years in prison, with the trial expected to begin in the fall.
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The Long Beach Unified School District has reached a $13 million settlement agreement with the family of Manuela “Mona” Rodriguez, who was fatally shot by a Millikan High School safety officer in September 2021. Omar Rodriguez, Manuela's brother, said that this is step one of accountability. The school safety officer involved in the shooting has been placed on administrative leave, and the family's attorneys are continuing to seek justice for Manuela and her son.
Former President Donald Trump is set to be arraigned in New York City on Tuesday on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, and the outcome of the trial could have a major impact on the upcoming presidential election. Media organizations and polling outfits have conducted surveys about the indictment, and protesters have already gathered near the courthouse in anticipation. The trial is expected to be a highly publicized event, and its outcome could shape the election.
Former President Donald Trump was arrested and arraigned in Manhattan criminal court on Tuesday, facing 34 felony charges related to falsifying business records. The charges are linked to a hush money scheme with payments made to women who claimed they had extramarital affairs with Trump. Trump has declared the charges a witch hunt and is expected to challenge them in court, with the case likely to linger over his potential 2024 candidacy.
Former President Donald Trump was arraigned in Manhattan on Tuesday, pleading not guilty to 34 felony counts related to falsifying business records, campaign finance violations, and other charges. The charges stem from a payment made to Stormy Daniels, who had previously claimed to have had an affair with Trump, and the seriousness of the charges has taken many by surprise. The case was dismissed in 2018, and Daniels was ordered to pay Trump's legal fees, leading to Seth Meyers' comment that most people initially expected one or two charges.