May 07, 2024, 9:27 AM EDT
Trump enters courtroom
Donald Trump has entered the courtroom, looking at members of the press as he entered.
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He is joined by his son Eric Trump and attorney Alina Habba.
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Donald Trump watched Stormy Daniels testify on Day 13 of his hush money trial.
Last Updated: May 7, 2024, 9:34 AM EDT
Former President Donald Trump is on trial in New York City, where he is facing felony charges related to a 2016 hush money payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. It marks the first time in history that a former U.S. president has been tried on criminal charges.
Trump last April pleaded not guilty to a 34-count indictment charging him with falsifying business records in connection with a hush money payment his then-attorney Michael Cohen made to Daniels in order to boost his electoral prospects in the 2016 presidential election.
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6 members of the public are in the courtroom
In addition to approximately 70 members of the press in the courtroom, six members of the public are present in the courtroom to watch today's testimony.
They said they learned about the opportunity to watch the trial over the last few weeks and decided to come see the testimony for themselves. Some traveled from Los Angeles, Philadelphia, New Jersey and Brooklyn to attend the trial.
A court officer repeatedly reminded them not to fall asleep in the courtroom.
May 07, 2024, 9:17 AM EDT
Prosecutors arrive in courtroom
Prosecutors for the Manhattan district attorney's office have arrived in the courtroom.
District Attorney Alvin Bragg is not present at this point.
May 07, 2024, 9:08 AM EDT
Trump arrives at courthouse
Former President Donald Trump has arrived at the lower Manhattan courthouse ahead of today's proceedings.
Court is scheduled to get underway at 9:30 a.m. ET.
