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New Yorkers celebrated outside the Manhattan courthouse after Donald Trump was found guilty in a hush-money trial, with many expressing relief that justice was served. The verdict sparked both cheers and clashes among demonstrators, highlighting the deep political divide. Some Trump supporters decried the trial as politically motivated, while others saw it as a reaffirmation of the rule of law.
Tensions flared outside Manhattan Criminal Court as pro-Trump and anti-Trump protestors clashed ahead of the jury's verdict in the former president's hush money trial. The scene was marked by scuffles, eccentric costumes, and fervent displays of support and opposition. The atmosphere was charged with nervous energy as both sides awaited the potentially historic verdict.
Democratic strategist David Axelrod criticized the Biden campaign for having actor Robert De Niro speak outside the Manhattan courthouse during Trump's hush money trial, calling it "ill-timed" and counterproductive. Axelrod argued that the event, which devolved into a shouting match with Trump supporters, distracted from the campaign's message and should have been avoided. The Biden campaign has generally steered clear of directly addressing Trump's legal issues, but brought De Niro and others to speak at the courthouse, drawing significant media attention.
Former President Donald Trump criticized actor Robert De Niro on Truth Social after De Niro spoke in support of President Joe Biden outside Trump's criminal trial in New York, addressing Trump's role in the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection. De Niro warned of the dangers of a potential Trump return to the White House, while being heckled by Trump supporters.
Former President Trump mocked actor Robert De Niro as "pathetic" and a "wacko" following De Niro's chaotic press conference outside a Manhattan courthouse, where De Niro criticized Trump for wanting to destroy New York City and the nation. The event, disrupted by hecklers and a car alarm, was compared to an episode of "Veep" by conservatives. De Niro was joined by Biden campaign officials and former police officers critical of Trump's conduct during the Jan. 6 riot. The Trump campaign labeled the Biden camp's press conference as "election interference."
Former President Trump criticized actor Robert De Niro on Truth Social after De Niro spoke on behalf of the Biden campaign outside the Manhattan courthouse where Trump's hush money trial is taking place. De Niro condemned Trump, warning of the dangers of a second Trump presidency, while Trump supporters heckled him. Trump responded by mocking De Niro's mental and physical stature and suggesting his career has declined since supporting Biden. The trial, involving 34 counts of falsifying business records related to a hush money payment to Stormy Daniels, has concluded its closing arguments and is now with the jury for deliberation.
Donald Trump mocked Robert De Niro on Truth Social, calling him a "wacko" after the actor participated in a Biden campaign press conference outside the Manhattan courthouse where Trump is being tried. De Niro criticized Trump, calling him a "clown" and a "tyrant," which led to chaotic scenes as Trump supporters tried to drown out the actor with anti-Biden chants.
A young man set himself on fire outside the Manhattan courthouse where former President Donald Trump's hush money trial is taking place, with unclear motives and condition. The victim, Max Azzarello, left a manifesto on a Substack newsletter, criticizing U.S. political and economic systems. The trial has a full panel of jurors and alternates, with defense lawyers expected to plead to keep evidence of Trump's prior bad acts away from the jury. Trump's defense team is using social media to weed out biased jurors, and the trial will not be televised or live streamed.
Donald Trump is set to appear at a Manhattan courthouse for the start of his first criminal trial, facing 34 felony counts related to alleged falsification of business records to cover up a hush-money payment to Stormy Daniels. The trial, expected to last six weeks, could impact his campaign for a return to the White House. If convicted, Trump could face up to four years in prison for each charge, but legal experts say there's no guarantee of jail time given his unique position. Witnesses including Daniels and Michael Cohen are expected to testify, and Trump may be allowed to miss part of the trial for a civil lawsuit deposition.
Former President Donald Trump returns to court for a defamation trial brought by writer E. Jean Carroll, who accused him of raping her in the 1990s. The trial concerns Trump's comments about Carroll in 2019, with the jury tasked to determine the damages he should pay. Trump, facing a demanding legal calendar, observed jury selection and continued to make public statements about the case. Carroll's lawyer argued that Trump used his influence to attack and humiliate her, while Trump's lawyer portrayed Carroll as benefiting from the attention. Carroll is set to testify, and Trump has not committed to doing so.
The Trump fraud trial in a Manhattan courthouse was evacuated after someone set a small fire and used multiple fire extinguishers on the same floor as the courtroom, four hours after testimony concluded. The judge in the case, New York Supreme Court Justice Arthur Engoron, was safely escorted out of the courthouse. The incident was caused by a man who ignited paperwork and set off fire extinguishers. No one was hurt, and it remains unclear what prompted the man to set the fire.
Despite former President Donald Trump's call for protests, the area around the Manhattan courthouse where he is scheduled to be arraigned has remained largely devoid of his supporters. Law enforcement agencies have raised alarms regarding a surge in threats of violence in the weeks leading up to the indictment. New York City Mayor Eric Adams has bolstered security at points of interest around the city, including the courthouse, and issued a warning to protesters to "behave." Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) will be leading a protest on Tuesday morning outside of the courthouse.