Trump on Trial: Hush Money Allegations and Gag Order Fines Take Center Stage

May 8, 2024
Trump on Trial: Hush Money Allegations and Gag Order Fines Take Center Stage
  • Former President Donald Trump is on trial in Manhattan for allegedly covering up hush money payments to Stormy Daniels.

  • Daniels, who testified about an alleged 2006 encounter with Trump, claims he made inappropriate comments.

  • The trial includes testimony from a book editor and former finance employees of the Trump Organization.

  • Trump faces 34 felony charges related to the concealment of payments.

  • The defense's request for a mistrial was rejected, and Stormy Daniels is expected to return to the stand.

  • The judge fined Trump for violating a gag order and warned of potential jail time for further violations.

  • NYC Mayor Eric Adams says the city's lockups are ready if Trump needs to be jailed.

  • A separate trial concerning Trump's handling of classified documents has been postponed indefinitely by a Trump-appointed judge.

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