A historic day in the history of the United States. For the first time, a former US president, Donald Trump, will appear in court, which will mean his indictment in a fraud case involving the payment of money to a porn star.
Donald Trump, who intends to regain the White House in 2024, denounced “political persecution, interference in elections and witch hunts”, while claiming his innocence.
The billionaire left Florida on Monday and arrived in New York, where he will spend the night in his “Trump Tower.” He took the opportunity to take stock with his lawyers from Tuesday’s course, reports CNN.
Taking impressions… and photos?
At the end of the morning or at noon, the former US president will leave his tower and go to the offices of prosecutor Alvin Bragg, to “turn himself in” to justice.
The reading of the indictment and charges against the former president is scheduled to start at 2:15 p.m. (8:15 p.m. Paris time). Before ending up with Judge Juan Merchan, Donald Trump should say his name, age, his profession. And submit to fingerprinting, like any defendant.
Will he be photographed by the authorities? Possible. But, according to information from CNN, the authorities hesitate for fear that the snapshot will be leaked to the press.
On the other hand, photographers will be able to take pictures in the courtroom at the beginning of the hearing, ruled Judge Juan Merchan, who rejected the request of various US media to broadcast the process live.
Before the judge, “the president will plead not guilty” because “there is no criminal offense” according to his defense. So, Donald Trump should be released, possibly under conditions, pending the organization of his trial.
Go back to Florida and talk into the night
The former president is not expected to be in handcuffs and is expected to exit court through the performers’ gate. Trump will then be offered two options: exit the compound through a “discreet” door or through the main entrance, where dozens of television cameras from around the world will be positioned. His security will be in charge of the Secret Service, the elite police that protects high-ranking American dignitaries.
Right after the end of the hearing, probably around 3 pm (9 pm Paris time), Donald Trump should fly to Florida. He was scheduled to speak from his residence in Mar-a-Lago at 8:15 p.m. (2:15 p.m. Wednesday Paris time).
fear of overflows
The New York police have been declared “on alert” since Friday: supporters, including far-right Republican elected official Marjorie Taylor Greene, have planned to demonstrate at noon (6pm Paris time).
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, a former police officer, warned potential “troublemakers” on Monday, urging them to “control themselves.”
Source: BFM TV
