A grand jury in Manhattan has voted to indict Donald Trump, according to a CNN report.
It is the first time in American history that a current or former president will face criminal charges.
The Manhattan District Attorney’s office has been investigating the former president in connection with his alleged role in a hush money payment scheme and cover-up involving adult film star Stormy Daniels that dates to the 2016 presidential election.
The US has never seen one of its ex-leaders confronted with criminal charges, especially while running again for president.
The indictment of Donald Trump by a Manhattan grand jury has been filed under seal and will be announced in the coming days.
According to CNN’s report, the charges are not publicly known at this time.
https://edition.cnn.com/2023/03/30/politics/donald-trump-indictment/index.html
The Manhattan District Attorney’s office will reach out to Trump’s attorneys to discuss his surrender to face an arraignment.
Former Attorney for Donald Trump, Michael Cohen released a statement after the grand jury vote.
Cohen said;
“For the first time in our Country’s history, a President (current or former) of the United States has been indicted. I take no pride in issuing this statement and wish to also remind everyone of the presumption of innocence; as provided by the due process clause. However, I do take solace in validating the adage that no one is above the law; not even a former President. Today’s indictment is not the end of this chapter; but rather, just the beginning. Now that the charges have been filed, it is better for the case to let the indictment speak for itself. The two things I wish to say at this time is that accountability matters and I stand by my testimony and the evidence I have provided to the District Attorney of New York.”
