Former US President Donald Trump speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at the Gaylord National Convention Center on March 4, 2023 in National Harbor, Maryland, US.
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in prosecutors New York City The former president’s lawyers have indicated Donald Trump that he could be criminally charged for secretly paying porn star Stormy Daniels on his behalf ahead of the 2016 presidential election. new report Said Thursday.
the new York Times reported that Trump was given an opportunity to testify next week by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office Grand jury one who is gathering evidence and hearing testimony criminal investigation,
The Times article noted, “Such offers almost always indicate that an indictment is imminent.”
The paper said its reporters spoke to four people with knowledge of the situation.
Two of Trump’s defense attorneys confirmed to NBC News that they have been told through their attorneys that he may appear before a grand jury. The lawyers said such an offer is standard, and they were not issued summons compelling their appearance.
He disputed the Times’ reporting that criminal charges may be forthcoming.
Trump’s former personal attorney, Michael Cohen, admitted in 2018 to paying Daniels $130,000 shortly before the 2016 election to keep her quiet about his claims of a one-time sexual tryst with Trump years earlier. Can be kept
Trump, who is seeking the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, has denied having sex with Daniels. But he reimbursed Cohen for payments to the adult film actress.
A Trump spokesman told NBC News, “The Manhattan District Attorney’s threat to impeach President Trump is insane.”
“For the past five years, the DA’s office has been on a witch hunt, investigating every aspect of President Trump’s life, and they have come up empty at every turn,” the spokesperson said.
“The fact that after their thorough investigation the DA is even considering a new political attack is a clear diss on all areas of President Trump. President Trump was a victim of extortion, as he is now. Shame on you.” , and it’s an embarrassment to New York City.”
In addition to an investigation by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, Trump is under criminal investigation in Atlanta for interference in the 2020 presidential election over his efforts to reverse a victory in Georgia by President Joe Biden.
Trump is under criminal investigation by the Justice Department for his efforts to reverse his loss in the Electoral College to Biden that year, and for refusing to accept Biden voters’ certificates from swing states for pressuring then-Vice President Mike Pence. The pressure was on. Margin of victory of the opponent.