CNN One Thing Your Trump Indictment Questions, Answered
Apr 2, 2023
CNN Senior Legal Affairs Correspondent Paula Reid discusses the historic indictment of Donald Trump and the legal challenges he faces. Topics include the Stormy Daniels affair case, the grand jury process, the strength of the case against Trump, and his upcoming arraignment. Other legal issues Trump is currently facing are also mentioned.
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Stormy Daniels and Hush Money
- In 2016, Stormy Daniels contacted the National Enquirer to sell her story about an alleged affair with Donald Trump.
- Trump's lawyer, Michael Cohen, arranged a $130,000 hush money payment to Daniels.
Reimbursement Issues
- Trump's reimbursement of Cohen, rather than the payment itself, is the legal issue.
- The way Cohen was reimbursed and how it was reported raises questions.
Sealed Charges
- The charges against Trump remain sealed, even from his lawyers.
- They are reportedly related to business fraud and may exceed 30 counts.