The tycoon, who in theory faces jail if convicted, has signalled he will fight any charges, stepping up his attacks on the district attorney and the judicial system and warning of 'death and destruction'.
The tycoon, who in theory faces jail if convicted, has signalled he will fight any charges, stepping up his attacks on the district attorney and the judicial system and warning of"death and destruction".Former president Donald Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury.
The exact charge or charges are still unknown because the indictment is under seal, but the case involves theHere's what we know about what happens next in the legal proceedings, according to Sky News' partners NBC.The district attorney, Alvin Bragg, can ask the court to unseal the charges before Trump appears for his arraignment hearing, which is expected next week, or wait for the first hearing in front of a judge.
That would normally include paperwork, fingerprinting, a mug shot and a cross-check of any outstanding criminal charges, which would all happen behind closed doors. As for when he is actually"under arrest", once he is in the custody of police officers, at that point he is not free to leave.That's unclear, too, but his secret service protection detail might complicate matters.Trump is expected to appear in person for his arraignment next week, as early as Tuesday.
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