Trump Faces 34 Felony Charges in First Criminal Trial Starting Monday

Apr 14, 2024, 05:20 PM

Former President Donald Trump is set to stand trial on Monday in New York on 34 felony charges related to falsifying business records in a case involving hush money payments allegedly made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. The trial, which marks the first criminal trial of a former U.S. president, centers on accusations that Trump paid $130,000 to Daniels to prevent her from disclosing an alleged sexual encounter. Trump has announced he will testify in his own defense, stating he plans to tell the truth as he believes there is 'no case' against him. This trial is one of four criminal cases Trump faces as he also campaigns for a return to the White House. In the lead-up to the trial, Trump has been actively campaigning in Pennsylvania, a key battleground state, and has openly criticized the judge and prosecutors involved in his case. Jury selection for the trial begins Monday.