The trial involving Trump’s ‘hush money’ begins with opening statements

The hush money trial against former President Donald Trump begins in Manhattan with opening statements to the jury. This is the first time a former US president will be tried for crimes. The trial involves accusations that Trump lied on business records to cover up hush money payments made by his former “fixer” Michael Cohen. Multiple witnesses are expected to testify, including media mogul David Pecker. Trump faces 34 felony counts and could be sentenced to four years in prison if convicted. Trump has criticized the case as politically motivated. Cohen and Stormy Daniels are expected to testify against him.

Read more on nypost.com