Former US President Donald Trump to appear in historic court on 34 criminal charges

A stern-faced Donald Trump sat silently in court yesterday — as the first former or current U.S. president to face criminal charges.

The 76-year-old — the frontrunner for the 2024 Republican nomination — is officially Arrested and charged with 34 counts of falsifying business records.

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After the clerk read out indictment number 71543 at a hearing in New York, the former president remained seated and declared in a thirsty voice:Not guilty”

Trump is accused of hush money to porn stars Stormy Daniels former playboy playmate Karen McDougall 2016.

Earlier, when he and his team of attorneys entered a room on the 15th floor of the Manhattan Criminal Court building, he appeared serene and mostly stared forward.

Known as Part 59, it’s the same coat as Film Mog.Harvey Weinstein He was tried for rape and sexual assault.

Before the hearing, Trump was fingerprinted and processed in court, but not photographed.

The hearing was then delayed slightly as his legal team reviewed the charges.

Journalists allowed access to the 15th floor underwent bag checks. Twenty police officers stood guard along the corridor where the restrooms were blocked off.

A total of 24 courtroom guards and police and four Secret Service agents stood guard.

Five sketch artists sat in the judges box and furiously tried to capture the unprecedented scene.

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg entered the courtroom just before Trump and sat in the front right seat.

As tensions mounted and temperatures soared – no air conditioning and blinds closed – Trump entered at 2:29 p.m., 14 minutes late.

A navy blue suit with a trademark red tie.

He walked slowly forward, staring straight ahead.

After standing with his arms at his sides, the former president was ushered to a seat on the left, next to lawyers Susan Necheres and Todd Blanche.

Judge Juan Merchan ordered both sides to calm down after prosecutors filed complaints about Trump’s recent social media posts.

The judge said Trump did not issue the nauseating order as proposed because he is a “candidate for president of the United States” and his “First Amendment rights are very important.”

After the hearing, which lasted less than an hour, Trump flew to his home in Florida on a private jet.

He was scheduled to address supporters from there late last night.

The alleged incident happened a year after he married his wife Melania.

He also denies wrongdoing in connection with his £104,000 ($130,000) payment. Former Attorney Michael Cohen He reportedly gave Daniels to keep quiet about the attempt before the 2016 presidential election.

Ahead of the historic hearing, Trump lashed out at Bragg, claiming the attorney general was influenced by his wife, Jamila, to indict him.

Trump wrote on the Truth Social platform:

A Manhattan grand jury voted to indict Trump last Thursday, but the charges remained sealed.

Asked about President Joe Biden’s reaction to Trump’s arraignment, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said, “That’s not his focus today.”

California Democrat and Trump critic Adam Schiff tweeted: Since the proof is left to the District Attorney, the most important thing must be recognized. Even the most powerful are accountable and no one is above the law. ”

Earlier in the day the former president was seen leaving him trump tower Living in the city.

and he writes:

“It looks so surreal — wow, they’re trying to arrest me.

“I can’t believe this is happening in America. Maga!”

Trump arrived at a Manhattan courthouse surrounded by Secret Service and police convoys.

Police estimated there were 300 Trump supporters near the courthouse, with about 150 demonstrating against them. There was a brawl before police separated the group in a park behind barricades.

Anti-Trump protesters unfurled signs that read, “Trump always lies.” Another said, “Lock him up.”

Meanwhile, Trump supporters waved banners proclaiming “Trump or death” and donned the American flag.

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Trump supporter politician marjorie taylor green roaming the crowds, making strange claims comparing him to Jesus.

She said: “President Trump joined some of the most incredible people in history to be arrested today. Nelson Mandela was arrested and served time in prison.

“Jesus was arrested and murdered by the Roman government.”

Journalists began lining up outside the courtroom at 2 p.m. Monday.

Judge Murchan banned the use of television cameras in court after Trump’s lawyers claimed they created a “circus-like atmosphere.”

Reporters were banned from using phones and laptops.

Trump is currently scheduled to appear in court in December. If convicted, he could face jail time, but that is considered unlikely.

Donald Trump’s 34 indictments

Donald Trump has denied 34 counts of first-degree falsification of business records and conspiracy over his role in giving cash to adult movie stars to silence infidelities.

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is investigating a payment of $130,000 (£105,000) to Stormy Daniels by former Trump attorney Michael Cohen.

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Trump has admitted to refunding him, which is not illegal, but records of the payment claimed it was a legal fee.

Prosecutors say this amounts to falsification of business records, which counts as a separate charge for each check Trump wrote.