Key takeaways: Former President Donald Trump is reportedly feeling “very anxious” ahead of a possible indictment over hush money payments to Stormy Daniels. The investigation…
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Robert Costello, a former legal adviser to Michael Cohen, is set to testify before a Manhattan grand jury on Monday in an investigation into Donald Trump's alleged "hush money" payment to Stormy Daniels. Trump's attorneys have asked the District Attorney for Costello to testify, and two sources confirmed to CBS News that Cohen has been asked to be available in case he's needed to "rebut" another witness. It is unclear what information Costello will provide to the grand jury and what impact his testimony will have on the investigation.
Donald Trump's legal team is taking an unusual step in the ongoing investigation into hush money payments made to Stormy Daniels during his 2016 campaign, requesting that the Manhattan District Attorney's Office call a witness to testify before the grand jury. The witness, attorney Robert Costello, has represented Trump allies, and Trump's legal team is reportedly attempting to use his testimony to discredit Cohen's credibility. MSNBC's Rachel Maddow has warned that Trump is trying to create fear of potential violence in order to raise the civic cost of indicting him.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has warned employees not to give in to intimidation and threats in response to former President Donald Trump's call for protests if he is arrested on Tuesday. Bragg has said his office will not tolerate attempts to intimidate them and is coordinating with the NYPD and court to ensure their safety and the integrity of their work. He has also reminded employees that their safety is a top priority.
Law enforcement officials in New York are preparing for the possibility of an indictment of former President Donald Trump in connection to a hush money scheme involving adult film star Stormy Daniels. If Trump is charged, it would be a historic moment, as it would be the first time a former US president has been charged with a crime. The Manhattan District Attorney’s office has not commented on the investigation, but law enforcement officials are taking steps to prepare for the possibility.
New York law enforcement agencies are preparing for a potential indictment of former President Donald Trump in connection with an alleged hush money payment to Stormy Daniels. Security plans are being coordinated by the NYPD, U.S. Secret Service, and FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force, and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has stated that the safety of his employees is the top priority. No official charges have been filed against Trump yet, but the Manhattan District Attorney's office is reportedly moving forward with its investigation.
Former President Donald Trump has returned to social media, claiming he expects to be arrested in connection with a Manhattan District Attorney investigation into his 2016 campaign. The investigation is related to a hush money scheme involving Stormy Daniels, and meetings have been going on between law enforcement agencies in New York City about how to prepare for a possible indictment. Trump was previously banned from major social media platforms after the Capitol riot in 2021, and the Manhattan District Attorney’s office has not commented on the investigation.
Donald Trump has announced that he expects to be arrested on Tuesday due to "illegal leaks" from the Manhattan District Attorney's office. The investigation is related to the payoff of Stormy Daniels to keep her from discussing an affair she had with the former president. Trump's supporters have called for protests in response, but the Manhattan District Attorney's office has not commented on the situation.