Donald Trump Set to Be Arraigned in New York Criminal Court

Donald Trump, Set to Be Arraigned , in New York Criminal Court.

On April 4, Donald Trump is set to be arraigned in a New York criminal court on dozens of charges related to alleged hush money payments.

On April 4, Donald Trump is set to be arraigned in a New York criminal court on dozens of charges related to alleged hush money payments.

NBC reports that this is the first time in United States history that a former president faces criminal charges.

The expected timeline sees Trump arrive at the court around noon to be fingerprinted and processed.

Later, Trump is expected to enter a plea of not guilty before Judge Juan Merchan, at which time the charges against the former president will be unveiled.

NBC reports that security is high in and around the courthouse, as authorities brace for protests.

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Police have closed down streets and deployed helicopters as both media outlets and spectators have gathered outside the court.

Last month, Trump called for protests ahead of his arrest, which he has vocally criticized on his social media site, Truth Social.

NBC reports that New York Mayor Eric Adams told the press that the city was braced for the possibility of unrest, saying “We are prepared.” .

NBC reports that New York Mayor Eric Adams told the press that the city was braced for the possibility of unrest, saying “We are prepared.” .

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's investigation into Trump reportedly centered around alleged hush money paid to two women ahead of the 2016 election.

NBC reports that Trump has denied any wrongdoing, including the two women's claims of an affair