Former U.S. President Donald Trump will appear in court tomorrow after being indicted by a jury over a $130,000 “hush” payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels.
Trump, who went to Palm Beach International Airport in Florida by convoy, was sent off to New York with the love of his supporters waiting by the roadside. Trump took off to New York on a private Boeing 757 plane with his last name on it.
Trump, the first US President to have a criminal case brought against him, is expected to land at LaGuardia Airport in New York around 3 p.m. local time.
It has been announced that Trump will spend the night at Trump Towers in New York. The nature of the charges against Trump is unknown, as the indictment is kept secret. Trump, who is stated to be planning to return to Florida immediately after his appearance in court, is expected to make a public speech in Florida.
SECURITY MEASURES INCREASED IN TRUMP TOWERS AND THE AREA WHERE THE COURT IS LOCATED
Before the court, extensive security measures were taken in the area where Trump Towers, where Trump will stay, and the courtroom where he will appear before the judge.
New York Mayor Eric Adams said at a press conference that there was no “specific, credible threat” due to the court in question, and called on New Yorkers to “continue their regular activities”.
Adams, who warned those who are considering coming to New York for Trump, said, “New York is our home, not the playground for your unwarranted anger. We have the safest big city in the USA because we respect the rule of law in New York.” said.
“SUS SHARE” INVESTIGATION
Adult film actress Stormy Daniels, who allegedly had a sexual relationship with Trump, stated that she signed an agreement in 2016 for a payment of 130,000 dollars to remain silent about the relationship.
Daniels argued that the agreement was invalid because it was not signed by Trump. Trump has denied Daniels’ allegations. However, Michael Cohen, who served as Trump’s attorney before the 2016 election campaign, confirmed that he had paid Daniels $130,000 from his own account on Trump’s behalf. Cohen later claimed that Trump’s companies had paid him about $420,000 in bonuses.
Cohen was detained on charges of “tax evasion” and “lying to Congress” in the investigation into Trump’s election campaign, pleaded guilty to 9 federal charges, including campaign finance violations, and was sentenced to 3 years in prison in December 2018. .
While federal prosecutors did not make any investigations against Trump at the time in question, the Manhattan Attorney’s Office launched the investigation, which was described as a “silence” payment. (UAV)