Trump's Not Guilty Plea and Charges Explained.
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Former US President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to 34 felony counts in a Manhattan courtroom, accused of orchestrating a hush-money scheme to cover up a potential sex scandal during the 2016 election. The charges include falsifying business records related to the $130,000 hush-money payment made to porn star Stormy Daniels. Trump's legal team attacked the prosecution's star witness, Michael Cohen, questioning his credibility. The case is the beginning of Trump's journey through the criminal justice system, with three other criminal investigations related to accusations of undermining an election and mishandling sensitive government records.
- Trump Pleads Not Guilty After Being Indicted on 34 Felony Counts The New York Times
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- Read: Here are the charges against former President Donald Trump WNEP Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
- How Do You Plead, Mr. Trump? - WSJ The Wall Street Journal
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