WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 31: U.S. President Donald Trump listens during a meeting with members of the National Association of Police Organizations Leadership in the Cabinet Room of the White House July 31, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker-Pool/Getty Images)
Originally posted on August 28, 2023 @ 11:57 am
Former President Donald Trump Indicted by NY Grand Jury
Former President Donald Trump has been indicted by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office. This follows a years-long investigation involving hush money payments to adult film actress Stormy Daniels and former Playboy model Karen McDougal. According to Fox News, the two received $130,000 and $150,000, respectively.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg began the investigation into this matter in 2016, when the former Celebrity Apprentice host was running for President.
This is the first time a President has been indicted of a crime. Specifics of the indictment, charges and arraignment details were not available as of press time.
The former President released the following statement in response to the indictment:
More details will be revealed as they become available.
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