The decision whether to indict former President Donald Trump over hush-money payments made on his behalf during his 2016 presidential campaign lies in the hands of a Manhattan grand jury that has been hearing evidence in secret for weeks.
over hush-money payments made on his behalf during his 2016 presidential campaign lies in the hands of a Manhattan grand jury that has been hearing evidence in secret for weeks., would be an unprecedented moment in American history, the first criminal case against a former U.S. president.
Earlier in 2016, Cohen also arranged for former Playboy model Karen McDougal to be paid $150,000 by the publisher of the supermarket tabloid The National Enquirer, which then squelched her story in a journalistically dubious practice known as “catch-and-kill.”Trump’s company “grossed up” Cohen’s reimbursement for the Daniels payment to defray tax payments, according to federal prosecutors who filed criminal charges against the lawyer in connection with the payments in 2018.
Prosecutors call and question witnesses, and grand jurors can also ask questions. In New York, the person who could be indicted may ask for a certain witness, though it’s up to grand jurors. The men have since had a falling out, and Costello has indicated that he has information he believes would undercut the credibility of Cohen and contradict his current incriminating statements about Trump.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, considering joining the Republican field, criticizes the Trump investigation as politically motivated, “fundamentally wrong.” But he also threw one of his first jabs at the former president in a quip likely to intensify their rivalry. DeSantis said he personally doesn’t “know what goes into paying hush money to a porn star to secure silence over some kind of alleged affair.
Deutschland Neuesten Nachrichten, Deutschland Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Donald Trump Jr. Blasts DeSantis Response to Looming Donald Trump Arrest:Donald Trump Jr. and others criticized Florida Gov. DeSantis for dismissing the rumors of a looming indictment of former President Trump.
Weiterlesen »
NYC preparing for possible protests if former President Donald Trump indictedAn assessment noted social media calls for everything from armed demonstrations and possible violence to roadblocks and a trucker boycott of New York City.
Weiterlesen »
Donald Trump criminal charges: New York officials prepare for possible indictment of former presidentPolice and city officials in New York are preparing for a possible indictment of former President Donald Trump, which could come as early as Tuesday, March 21.
Weiterlesen »
Former President Donald Trump Could Be Indicted on Criminal Charges TuesdayFormer President Donald Trump could be indicted by a grand jury in New York on Tuesday in a case involving alleged hush money payments made to former adult film star Stormy Daniels. NBC10’s Rosemary Connors has the details.
Weiterlesen »
Jim Jordan demands testimony from prosecutor seeking indictment of ex-President Donald TrumpCalling the pending indictment of ex-President Trump “an unprecedented abuse of prosecutorial authority,” House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan sent a letter Monday demanding testimony & documents about the probe from New York’s district attorney.
Weiterlesen »
New York Young Republican Club protests potential indictment of former President Donald TrumpThe NYPD is working with federal authorities to prepare for potential protests if former President Donald Trump is indicted. On Monday night, some Republicans rallied outside the courthouse in Lower Manhattan. AliBaumanTV reports.
Weiterlesen »