In a legal showdown in New York, former President Trump finds himself at the center of two critical legal battles as his lawyers navigate the complexities of the judicial system.
Today, Trump is in New York City, where his legal team is pressing a Manhattan judge for either a delay or dismissal in the case concerning alleged hush money payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels. This legal maneuver comes amidst a looming deadline in Trump’s civil fraud case, where he faces significant financial liabilities.
The civil fraud case, which has been a focal point of Trump’s legal challenges, involves nearly 460 million dollars that New York State is seeking to collect from the former president. Failure to pay could result in the loss of some of Trump’s valuable properties. Despite Trump’s claims of having 500 million dollars in cash, he remains adamant about not using these funds to settle the case with the state.
Simultaneously, Trump’s hush money trial is set to commence next month, with jury selection scheduled to begin on April 15th. The judge overseeing the case rejected Trump’s request for further delays, signaling a swift legal process ahead. This trial revolves around allegations that Trump orchestrated hush money payments to Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election, a charge Trump denies.
Amidst these legal battles, New Yorkers and legal experts are closely watching developments, anticipating how these cases will unfold and what impact they may have on Trump’s legal standing and political future.
