Former President Donald Trump is set to face a criminal trial in New York over falsifying business records related to hush money paid to adult film star Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election. This historic trial marks the first time a former American president will be on trial for criminal charges.
The trial, scheduled to begin on Monday, will see Trump fighting 34 felony counts of falsifying business records to cover up the hush money payment to Daniels. Legal experts suggest that if convicted, Trump could face a sentence ranging from probation to up to four years in prison.
The case has already sparked division among the public, with some viewing it as a political trial aimed at undermining Trump’s chances in the 2024 election. Trump has accused Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and trial Judge Juan Merchan of bias against him.
The trial is expected to last between six to eight weeks, with jury selection set to begin on Monday. Witnesses including Stormy Daniels and former Playboy model Karen McDougal are expected to testify, shedding light on the events leading up to the hush money payments.
Trump has maintained his innocence, pleading not guilty to the charges. Despite his legal team’s efforts to delay the trial, Trump has expressed his intention to testify in court.
As the trial unfolds, the nation will be watching closely to see how this landmark case against a former president will impact Trump’s political future and the broader implications for American democracy.
