Donald Trump to Face Criminal Charges for Falsifying Business Records
Former US President Donald Trump is set to appear in court next week, as he is accused of falsifying business records.
Trump Takes Legal Action to Delay Trial
In a move to potentially postpone his trial, Trump has filed a lawsuit against the New York judge overseeing his hush money criminal case, scheduled to begin next week.
Requests for Venue Change and Gag Order Dismissal
Trump has requested for the trial location to be changed and the gag order restricting his comments on the case to be lifted, as reported by BBC’s US partner CBS News.
Facing Felony Charges
Trump is facing felony charges for allegedly falsifying business records, with his latest legal action targeting Justice Juan Merchan in an attempt to halt the criminal proceedings.
Challenges in Trial Preparation
Trump’s trial was previously postponed to allow his legal team to review new documents, with experts noting that the upcoming jury selection in Manhattan could pose a challenge for his defense.
Political Persecution Claims
Trump has pleaded not guilty to the charges and continues to assert that the legal issues he faces are a result of political persecution, as he prepares for his hush money trial among other pending criminal cases.
