Trump Charged With 34 Felony Counts Of Falsification Of Business Records | Trump News | Trump 2024
Trump To Be Arrested Tuesday In Manhattan—Here’s What Will Happen Next
When Will Trump Surrender? Trump will surrender to authorities on Tuesday and is set to be arraigned Tuesday afternoon in Manhattan at 2:15 p.m., after he traveled to the city Monday from his Mar-A-Lago estate in Florida.
What Has Trump Been Indicted For? Trump has reportedly been indicted on 34 counts related to falsifying business records tied to the hush money payments to Daniels—as he allegedly reimbursed ex-attorney Michael Cohen for paying Daniels through the Trump Organization, labeling the charges as “legal fees”—which can be a felony in New York if they were falsified to cover up a crime, as prosecutors reportedly allege in the indictment.
Could He Go To Prison? The expected charges against Trump could carry a prison sentence of up to four years if he’s convicted, though a law enforcement official cited by Yahoo News noted it’s unlikely Trump will face prison time as a first-time offender.
When Will We See The Indictment? The indictment is now filed under seal, and it’s not expected to be made public until Trump’s arraignment in court Tuesday.
What Happens Once Trump’s Taken Into Custody? Trump will be booked and have his fingerprints, DNA and other information taken before he’s formally arraigned and appears in court, where his attorneys have confirmed he’ll plead not guilty.
Will Trump Be Handcuffed? While Trump had reportedly expressed interest in making his arrest into a “spectacle” complete with a “perp walk,” his attorneys have since said he will not be handcuffed.
Will Trump Get A Mugshot? While a mugshot was initially expected, multiple outlets have reported that Trump having one now seems unlikely, with sourced cited by CNN noting the president’s appearance is already widely known and there are concerns about the mugshot being leaked.
Will Trump Be Held In Custody? Trump is almost certain to be immediately released once he’s arraigned, particularly under new bail rules in New York that allow people who are indicted on misdemeanor charges or non-violent felonies to be released on their own recognizance without bail unless they’re deemed to be a flight risk—and the New York Times reports he’s likely to be held in an interview room rather than a holding cell ahead of his arraignment.
Will Trump’s Arraignment Be Broadcast Live? No—the judge overseeing the case ruled Monday that no news cameras or electronics like cell phones and laptops will be allowed in the courtroom during Trump’s arraignment, though news outlets will be allowed to take photos for a few minutes before the arraignment begins.
Could A Gag Order Be Put On Trump? Legal experts have speculated it’s possible the judge could impose a gag order on Trump—possibly as soon as at his arraignment Tuesday—that would restrict what he can say publicly about the case, particularly in light of security concerns as he’s lashed out against prosecutors, which could be punishable by a $1,000 fine or 30 days in jail if he violates it.
When Could Trump Be Convicted? Manhattan criminal cases typically take more than a year to go to trial, experts cited by Reuters note, so Trump’s trial likely wouldn’t be for a while—possibly until the 2024 election season is well underway, or even after the election takes place, which Reuters notes would be uncharted legal territory if Trump were tried on state charges as president or president-elect.
Will He Be Convicted? It’s still hard to speculate on the case before the indictment’s been released, but legal experts have cast some doubt on the legal theory that prosecutors are expected to use and other aspects of the case, such as relying on Cohen as a witness when he’s been convicted of making false statements in the past—and openly has an axe to grind against Trump—and potential issues with the statute of limitations in the case.
#trumpnews #trumpsurrender #trumpnewyorl #trumptowers #donaltrump #newyorkcity #englishnewslive #latestnews #worldnewslive #globalaffairslive
n18oc_world
