Trump charged with falsifying business records, trial set in 2024: CNN

By Al Mayadeen English
Source: News Agencies
23 May 23:47

During the court trial in April, Trump pleaded not guilty to 34 criminal charges of falsifying business records and conspiracy.

Former President Donald Trump sits at the defense table with his legal team in a Manhattan court, Tuesday, April 4, 2023, in New York (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, Pool)

CNN reported that Trump is scheduled for a trial before the court on March 25th, 2024 under the charges of falsifying business records.

Manhattan Supreme Court Judge warned Trump that he would be liable to sanctions if he violates the court order prohibiting him from publicizing any evidence related to the case.

Back in March, a New York grand jury indicted former US President Donald Trump as part of the Manhattan district attorney office's investigation into hush money payments made to Stormy Daniels, an adult film actress.

During the court trial in April, Trump pleaded not guilty to 34 criminal charges of falsifying business records and conspiracy.

Ahead of a likely bid to join the US presidential race in 2024, Florida's Governor Ron DeSantis secured a wide base of endorsements from Iowa lawmakers on Saturday after completing a visit in the early-voting state.

About 37 Republican Iowa state senators and representatives have declared their support for DeSantis, according to the Super Pac Never Back Down.

DeSantis, who generally lags behind Trump in the polls, has in recent months experienced some challenges in attracting funding from key Republican donors.

Hence, his Saturday visit to Iowa, during which he attended the 2023 Feenstra Family Picnic hosted by the state representative Randy Feenstra in Sioux Center, is intended to boost his popularity among Republicans.

During the event, DeSantis spoke about his personal achievements, including placing a ban on abortion and annulling diversity and inclusion programs. He also spoke of gun control laws and legislation that would allow residents to carry concealed weapons without a permit.