Donald Trump's historic hush-money trial finally begins
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The People of the State of New York v. Donald Trump is finally here
Welcome back, Deadline: Legal Newsletter readers. The hush money trial is upon us. Donald Trump launched a barrage of delay bids this week, but the state appeals court swatted them down. That means that jury selection is set for Monday in the first criminal trial of a former U.S. president. That jury selection will be crucial. Indeed, it’s where cases can be won or lost — before the first witness is even called to the stand. So expect a battle between prosecutors and defense lawyers over which...
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Trump's attacks 'finally have real consequences' as judge penalizes him beyond a fine
Donald Trump is used to getting away with rule violations, even in a court setting, but those days are over, according to a former prosecutor.Trump spent Thursday in court for jury selection in the former president's upcoming trial for allegations that he broke the law when he purportedly made hush money payments to hide an affair with an adult film star ahead of the 2016 election, and then covered it up by disguising the payment in his financial records. At the end of the day in court, there...
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Trump descends on Pennsylvania for final campaign rally before criminal trial begins
SCHNECKSVILLE, Pennsylvania — Former President Donald Trump arrived in northeastern Pennsylvania on Saturday evening for his latest campaign rally, the last before his first criminal trial is set to begin early next week. Trump will take the stage at the Schnecksville Fire Hall in Lehigh County Saturday evening to greet an energized crowd deep in […]