May 14, 2024, 9:37 AM EDT
Proceedings are underway
Judge Juan Merchan has gaveled in the day's proceedings.
"Good morning, Mr. Trump," he said in his usual fashion.
Trump trial: Cohen faces Trump team grilling over past lies, recollections
The defense questioned Trump's former lawyer on Day 18 of the hush money trial.
Last Updated: May 16, 2024, 4:46 PM 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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May 14, 2024, 9:25 AM EDT
Trump, prosecutors have arrived
Prosecutors have arrived in court for today's proceedings. Unlike yesterday, Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg is not currently in the courtroom.
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Donald Trump has arrived at the courthouse with members of his entourage.
May 14, 2024, 8:53 AM EDT
North Dakota governor to join Trump at trial: Sources
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum and Florida Reps. Byron Donalds and Cory Mills are planning to come with former President Trump to court today, in addition to House Speaker Mike Johnson, according to sources familiar with the matter.
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The group is expected to be in court as former Trump attorney Michael Cohen resumes his testimony this morning.
May 14, 2024, 8:10 AM EDT
House Speaker Mike Johnson to attend court, says source
House Speaker Mike Johnson is going to criminal court in New York with former President Trump this morning, a source with direct knowledge confirms to ABC News.
Johnson will commute with Trump in his motorcade from Trump Tower to the lower Manhattan courthouse, and is expected to be in the courtroom for the morning session.
