Former President Donald Trump speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at the Gaylord National Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland, USA on March 4, 2023.
Evelyn Hochstein | Reuters
public prosecutor new york city pointed out to the former president’s lawyer donald trump that he could face criminal prosecution in connection with paying hush money to porn star Stormy Daniels on his behalf before the 2016 presidential election; new report said Thursday.
new york times reported that Trump was offered an opportunity to testify next week by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office. grand jury I’ve gathered evidence and heard testimony criminal investigation.
“Such offers almost always indicate an impending indictment,” notes the Times article.
The newspaper said the reporter had spoken to four people with knowledge of the situation.
Two of Trump’s attorneys confirmed to NBC News that they were told by a lawyer that Trump could appear before a grand jury. Lawyers said such offers were standard and no subpoena had been issued to compel his appearance.
They disputed the Times report that criminal charges could be filed.
In 2018, Trump’s former personal attorney, Michael Cohen, paid Daniels $130,000 just before the 2016 election over her allegations of one sexual attempt with Trump years earlier. He admitted to being silent.
Trump, who is running for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, has denied having sex with Daniels.
A spokesperson for President Trump told NBC News, “The Manhattan District Attorney’s threat to indict President Trump is insane.”
“For the past five years, the DA’s office has been witch-hunting and investigating every aspect of President Trump’s life, but they have come up empty-handed every time.
“The fact that the DA is considering a new political attack after their exhaustive investigation is a clear indulgence for President Trump on all fronts. was also a victim of extortion, which is embarrassing for Democratic prosecutors, and it is embarrassing for New York City.”
In addition to an investigation by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, Trump has also launched a criminal investigation in Atlanta for interference in the 2020 presidential election in his efforts to overturn President Joe Biden’s victory in Georgia. I have received
Trump also put pressure on Biden to overturn his defeat in the Electoral College that year and pressure then-Vice President Mike Pence to refuse to accept Biden electoral certificates from battleground states. is under criminal investigation by the Department of Justice. Opponent wins margin.
