Trump Has Been Indicted. Here’s What To Know.

Former President Donald Trump is facing charges related to an alleged hush money payment made to porn star Stormy Daniels before the 2016 Presidential election. He will be arraigned today in Manhattan, but as a former president, his arraignment will be different from usual. Here are some things to keep in mind:

What Is Going to Happen?

Trump is set to arrive at the courthouse today to be processed by investigators. He will have his fingerprints taken, but authorities will likely not take his mugshot due to concerns that it could be illegally leaked. Trump will not be held in a cell and will be accompanied by Secret Service agents throughout the process. He will be arraigned in court and is expected to plead not guilty.

Will Trump Be Sent to Jail?

No, he will most likely be released on his recognizance, with some restrictions on his travel. Trump will leave the courthouse building through back corridors and get in his motorcade to the airport and fly back to Mar-a-Lago.

Will His Arraignment Be Televised?

No, Judge Juan Merchan has decided not to allow cameras into the court. He will, however, permit five photographers into the room to take still photographs.

When Will the Trial Begin?

The trial could be weeks or months away, as this is only the arraignment stage.

Can Trump Dismiss the Case?

Trump and his lawyers are likely to file a motion to dismiss and challenge the charges against him, including arguing that the statute of limitations has expired for this case, as the hush money was allegedly paid seven years ago.

What Punishment is Trump Facing?

Until the indictment is unsealed, we won’t know what charges Trump is facing and the penalties they carry if he’s found guilty.

Will Trump Have a Criminal Record?

The arrest will always be public record, even if Trump is acquitted, and the media will likely never let it go.

When Will the Indictment Be Unsealed?

The indictment will be unsealed during Trump’s arraignment.

Are 34 Charges a Lot?

While it seems like a lot, it’s not unusual, and District Attorney Alvin Bragg may have padded the indictment in an attempt to get something to stick as all charges appear to stem from the same crime.

What Else Is Trump Facing?

Trump is being investigated for the classified documents found at his Florida home, as well as an investigation in Washington, D.C., into whether he committed a crime trying to interfere in the 2020 election results. Georgia officials are also looking into whether he or his allies illegally interfered in the state’s 2020 election that Democrat Joe Biden won. Columnist E. Jean Carroll is also suing him, claiming Trump raped her in the 1990s. Trump denies the accusation, and no evidence besides Carroll’s word has been presented yet to support her claim.

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