Donald Trump

Donald Trump has become the first current or former president to be indicted.

A Manhattan grand jury has indicted Trump on criminal charges.

It was not immediately clear what the indictment was connected to, or what charges Trump will face. The indictment is under seal.

Trump is expected to appear in court on Tuesday.

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office has been investigating the former president in connection with his alleged role in a hush money payment scheme and cover-up involving adult film star Stormy Daniels that dates to the 2016 presidential election.

Trump released a statement in response to the indictment claiming it was “Political Persecution and Election Interference at the highest level in history.”

The legal action against Trump moves the 2024 presidential campaign into a new phase, as the former president has vowed to keep running in the face of criminal charges.

Trump Organization

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, Jr. announced the deal Thursday, saying Weisselberg as the Chief Financial Officer of the Trump Organization and an employee of the Trump Corporation devised and operated a 15-year scheme to defraud federal, New York State, and New York City tax authorities, evading payment of taxes due on $1.76 million in unreported income.

Weisselberg faces a sentence of five months in jail to be served on Rikers Island and five years’ probation contingent on him testifying in the upcoming criminal trial of the Trump Organization.

Jury selection in the Trump Organization trial is scheduled to begin October 24th.

Prior to sentencing, Weisselberg must also make full repayment of taxes, penalties and interest due to the New York City and New York State tax authorities totaling $1,994,321.

The Manhattan District Attorney’s office said the investigation concerning former President Donald Trump and the Trump Organization is ongoing.