:quality(85)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/infobae/JIZMLVFS7ZHA7CBTZUTBY2CNIU "The trial against Donald Trump for the payment to porn actress Stormy Daniels will begin on April 15")
Former US President Donald Trump is set to face a criminal trial on charges related to hush money paid to a porn star, with the trial scheduled to begin on April 15, just months before the November election in the United States.
The trial date was announced by a judge on Monday, making Trump the first former US president to face a criminal trial. The charges against Trump include 34 counts of falsifying business records to conceal a $130,000 payment made to porn star Stormy Daniels by his former lawyer Michael Cohen before the 2016 election.
Despite pleading not guilty, Trump expressed his frustration at the timing of the trial, arguing that it is unfair to hold a trial during an election campaign. Trump is set to challenge current President Joe Biden for the presidency in the upcoming election.
During a court hearing on Monday, Trump’s lawyer accused Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg of withholding documents that could help cast doubt on Cohen’s credibility. However, the judge overseeing the case expressed skepticism at these claims and questioned why the documents were not requested earlier.
The hush money case is just one of several legal challenges facing Trump as he gears up for a potential presidential run in 2024. Trump also faces three other criminal cases related to his attempts to overturn the 2020 election results and his handling of government documents after leaving office.
The upcoming trial will undoubtedly be a closely watched event, as it could have significant implications for Trump’s political future and his ongoing legal battles. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.