Donald Trump as he arrived in court on Tuesday evening ahead of his historic arrest
He will remain in police custody ahead of his arraignment today, and is due to appear in court shortly.President Joe Biden has declined to comment on the arrest.
Authorities had been expecting a significant public backlash today during the indictment, with presiding judge, Judge Merchan, banning cameras, mobile phones and other digital devices from the courtroom during the hearing. In a statement asking supporters for money, Donald Trump JR said: “It’s hard to believe something so tyrannical could happen in America…"As you know – and as I’ve personally witnessed my entire life – my father is a WARRIOR.
The investigation has looked into six-figure payments made to porn star Stormy Daniels and former Playboy model Karen McDougal.Trump denies having sexual encounters with either woman and has denied any wrongdoing involving payments.Mr Trump fingerprints taken at court, but will not be wearing handcuffs.He will then appear before a judge for his arraignment at around 2.15pm local time .
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