Trump Indicted by New York Grand Jury

A New York grand jury has indicted Donald Trump on allegations linked to a business records investigation related to a “hush money” payment made to adult film star Stormy Daniels. Trump is the first former president in U.S. history to face criminal charges.

 

The charges against Donald Trump explained in brief

Rachel Maddow explains how a set of hush money payments turned into criminal felony charges for Donald Trump.

 

Trump was arrested and arraigned in New York City on Tuesday, leading to America learning the full extent of the allegations against the former president.

 

NY District Attorney Alvin Bragg addresses Trump charges

 

Charges show criminal ‘defendant’ and arrest plan

Charges filed in The State of New York v. Donald Trump, defendant — with the document just released. MSNBC Chief Legal Correspondent Ari Melber reports on the unprecedented filing, how Trump could face 30 criminal counts and what it means that Trump’s defense lawyer vows to fight and not agree to a plea deal.

 

Legal system serves dose of reality to deluded Trump supporters

While right-wing media may be able to sustain false narratives for its most dedicated followers, the evidence-based legal system has served a series of wake-up calls that have taken some of the air out of the right-wing bubble. Joy Reid suggests the DOJ should have played a greater, earlier role instead of leaving it to local prosecutors.