The former president is expected to make his first appearance in Manhattan court Tuesday afternoon.
A day before he is expected to make his first court appearance in his latest legal battle, former President Donald Trump arrived in Manhattan to spend the night at his Trump Tower.
Trump made history last week for becoming the first sitting or former U.S. president to face criminal charges following an investigation by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg into a $130,000 hush money payment scheme involving adult-film star Stormy Daniels in 2016, during Trump’s first presidential campaign. The probe wrapped up with a Manhattan grand jury handing down an indictment against the former president on Thursday.
Charges against Trump are unknown but some reports say that he is facing more than 30 counts related to business fraud. The former president is expected to surrender to authorities ahead of his arraignment, which is scheduled for 2:15 p.m. Tuesday.
According to CNN, Trump plans to head back to his home in Palm Beach, Florida, « immediately after » his court appearance. Bragg is also planning on holding a press conference following the proceedings, at 3:30 p.m., Law360 reporter Max Kutner said.
Security measures for Trump’s arrival have been coordinated with the Secret Service, the New York City Police Department and court officers, read CNN’s report. The Secret Service will accompany the former president to the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office where he will first be booked by investigators.
