For the first time in American history, an ex-president is in the dock in a criminal trial. In the long-awaited hush-money trial, Trump could even face jail time if convicted. Jury selection for the New York court begins on Monday.
From Monday (from 4pm CEST), Donald Trump will mark the first time in United States history that a former US president will stand in the dock during a criminal trial.
In the proceedings surrounding hush money payments to porn star Stormy Daniels, the 77-year-old is accused, among other things, of falsifying company documents.
Despite efforts, the trial was not postponed or canceled
Lawyers for the Republican, who wants to be re-elected US president in November, had until recently tried to prevent, delay or delay the proceedings.
Trump denies the affair, not the payment of money
The background to the case is that Trump paid $130,000 in hush money to the Daniels in 2016, shortly before his election as president. She claimed she had sex with him. Trump denies an affair, but does not deny that money flowed.
Non-disclosure agreements between two parties are not necessarily illegal. However, Trump is accused of illegally recording the payments, attempting to illegally conceal them and thereby covering up other legal violations. Trump has pleaded not guilty.
Three more criminal cases in preparation
According to the court, the trial could take eight weeks. If convicted, Trump could face several years in prison, which could also be conditional. Three more criminal trials against Trump are currently being prepared in the US.
Source: Krone
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