Has Trump Been Arrested Yet?
Despite reports that he would be today, Donald Trump has not been arrested yet.
The Manhattan grand jury’s investigation into Donald Trump’s alleged role in a payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels may soon result in an indictment of the former president. The probe has been the subject of much controversy, with Mr. Trump and his supporters arguing that it is politically motivated. However, the jury’s apparent conclusion of its work suggests that prosecutors believe they have a strong case.
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If Mr. Trump were to be indicted, he would likely have to travel to Manhattan to face charges. According to legal experts, he would be processed like any other defendant, with his fingerprints taken, his photograph snapped for a mugshot, and an arrest report filed. He would also be issued a rap sheet, reflecting his arrest.
After processing, defendants are typically taken to a holding cell to await arraignment. However, given Mr. Trump’s high profile and security concerns, he would likely receive special accommodations and skip any wait on his arraignment.
How Much Did Trump Pay Stormy Daniels
In 2018, it was revealed that President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, had paid $130,000 to adult film actress Stormy Daniels just days before the 2016 presidential election as part of a nondisclosure agreement (NDA) to prevent her from discussing an alleged affair with Trump.
The alleged payment to Stormy Daniels was made in 2016, just days before the presidential election, by Mr. Trump’s personal lawyer, Michael Cohen. The payment was part of a nondisclosure agreement intended to prevent Daniels from discussing an alleged affair with Trump. The payment was made through a shell company and was not disclosed as a campaign expenditure, leading to questions about possible violations of campaign finance laws.
Cohen later pleaded guilty to several charges, including violating campaign finance laws by arranging payments to Daniels and another woman, Karen McDougal, to influence the election at the direction of then-candidate Trump. Cohen stated in court that he had made the payments “in coordination with and at the direction of a candidate for federal office,” referring to Trump.
The potential indictment of Donald Trump would be a significant development in the ongoing legal saga surrounding the alleged affair and the payments made to keep it secret. It would also mark a new chapter in the complicated relationship between Trump and the legal system. Regardless of the outcome, it is clear that the legal battles surrounding Mr. Trump and his presidency will continue to be a topic of intense interest for some time to come.