Donald Trump indictment: Manhattan prosecutor slams former president’s ‘serious criminal conduct’
During his hearing on Monday, the billionaire pleaded not guilty to the 34 charges brought against him.
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“The law is the same for everyone”, insisted Alvin Bragg in front of the press. The Manhattan prosecutor who oversaw the investigation that led to the indictment of Donald Trump denounced Tuesday April 4 the “serious criminal conduct” of the former president. During his court hearing, the former US head of state pleaded not guilty to the 34 charges against him . Follow our live.
Three cases at the heart of the case. These counts relate to a series of payments to cover up three cases before the 2016 presidential election, including a $130,000 payment to porn star Stormy Daniels, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg says . in a press release . In addition, a doorman at Trump Tower, who claimed to have information about a hidden child, was paid $30,000 to remain silent, and a woman who posed as a former mistress was paid $150,000 to keep a low profile.
Donald Trump is “frustrated” , “upset” but “determined”, according to one of his lawyers. “The indictment itself is a standard text (…). It’s really disappointing,” Todd Blanche told reporters. After his hearing, the billionaire left the court without any conditions and measures of judicial control, to return to his residence in Mar-a-Lago, Florida.
A suitable procedure. Upon his arrival, Donald Trump was subjected to the ritual that all defendants know : to state his name, age, profession and take a fingerprint. But its special status could require some arrangements with the usual procedure. For example, he did not appear handcuffed.
Donald Trump’s appearance is “not a priority” for Joe Biden. “Obviously” , the American president ” will follow some of the news when he has a moment to keep abreast of the news of the day”, but the judicial appearance of Donald Trump “is not a priority for him” , has said Joe Biden spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre.
