March 31st 2023.
Former President Donald Trump is set to make history on Tuesday when he surrenders himself to be arraigned in New York City, court officials confirmed Friday. This unprecedented event marks the first time a former US commander-in-chief has been arrested and arraigned.
Trump has denied any wrongdoing and labeled the investigation a "scam," "persecution," and an unjust political attack intended to derail his planned 2024 presidential run. He is a Republican; the district attorney who oversaw the inquiry, Alvin Bragg, is a Democrat.
Trump was asked to surrender on Friday, but his lawyers said the Secret Service needed more time to arrange security. Even for defendants who turn themselves in, answering criminal charges in New York usually takes several hours for fingerprinting, photographing, and other procedures. Bragg’s office announced that it had contacted Trump's lawyer to coordinate the surrender, and Tacopina noted Tuesday as the likely date.
The investigation concerned six-figure payments made to porn actor Stormy Daniels and former Playboy model Karen McDougal, both of whom claim to have had sexual encounters with Trump years before he got into politics; he denies any sexual liaisons with either woman.
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Trump's surrender on Tuesday thus marks a pivotal moment in US history, as the former president faces unprecedented legal proceedings.
Former President Donald Trump is set to make history on Tuesday as he appears in court to face his indictment in New York City. This is an unprecedented event, as no former US commander-in-chief has ever been charged with a crime before. Trump has denied any wrongdoing and the investigation has been denounced by him as a “scam”, a “persecution”, an injustice and a political low blow aimed at damaging his 2024 presidential run.
Trump has been asked to surrender, and his lawyers have requested additional time for the Secret Service to make security preparations. Trump’s lawyers have indicated that Tuesday will be the likely date for him to turn himself in.
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The indictment relates to the hush money paid during the 2016 presidential campaign to squelch allegations of an extramarital sexual encounter. Even for defendants who voluntarily turn themselves in, answering criminal charges in New York generally entails at least several hours of detention while going through procedures such as fingerprinting, photographing and more.
This is an extraordinary event that marks a positive change in the legal landscape and is sure to be watched closely by many.
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