Judge sets April 15 trial date in Trump “hush money” case, rejecting request for a delay

Judge sets April 15 trial date in Trump “hush money” case, rejecting request for a delay

The New York judge overseeing the criminal case against former President Donald Trump stemming from a “hush money” payment made to an adult film star rejected his bid to delay the trial over a new batch of documents, ruling after a hearing Monday that proceedings will get underway on April 15. “[Prosecutors] went so far … Read more

Trump indicted in Manhattan, becoming first ex-president charged with a crime

Trump indicted in Manhattan, becoming first ex-president charged with a crime

A New York grand jury investigating the circumstances surrounding a “hush money” payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels in 2016 has voted to indict Donald Trump, making him the first former president in U.S. history to face criminal charges.  Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office confirmed the indictment in a statement on Thursday and said … Read more