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Alvin Bragg Unveils Trial Strategy Against Donald Trump
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has revealed his trial plan against former President Donald Trump in the criminal hush money case. Trump faces charges of falsifying business records related to hush money paid to adult-film star Stormy Daniels during his 2016 presidential campaign. The trial marks the first time a former U.S. president has faced a criminal case.
Quick Facts
- Alvin Bragg is leading the trial against Donald Trump in the criminal hush money case.
- Trump is accused of falsifying business records related to hush money paid to Stormy Daniels during his 2016 presidential campaign.
- Trump has pleaded not guilty to all charges and claims the case against him is politically motivated.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has unveiled the trial strategy against former President Donald Trump in the criminal hush money case. The charges relate to hush money paid to adult-film star Stormy Daniels during Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign. This marks the first time a former U.S. president has faced a criminal trial. Trump, the presumptive 2024 Republican presidential nominee, has pleaded not guilty to all charges, alleging the case against him is politically motivated.
Following an investigation by Bragg’s office, Trump was indicted in March 2023 on charges of falsifying business records. The trial plan was revealed as prosecutors filed their “Sandoval” notice, which discloses all “misconduct and criminal acts of the defendant” that they intend to use at trial to impeach Trump’s credibility. Notable items on the list include New York Attorney General Letitia James’ civil fraud case and the E. Jean Carroll civil defamation case. If Trump decides to testify, the people will intend to inquire regarding the listed misconducts and criminal acts.
In February, Judge Arthur Engoron ruled in favor of James’ lawsuit against Trump, his sons, Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., and The Trump Organization. The ruling requires the former president to pay $454 million, including $355 million in penalties plus nearly $100 million in interest. Trump maintains his innocence and is fighting the ruling through appeal, branding the overall case and trial against him as a politically motivated witch hunt.
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