It’s the primary time in American historical past {that a} sitting or former president has confronted legal expenses.

A grand jury in Manhattan, New York has voted to indict former President Donald Trump.

It’s the first time in U. S. historical past {that a} president – sitting or former – has confronted legal expenses. 

Whereas the indictment stays sealed, the investigation of Trump stems from a fee made to porn actress Stormy Daniels by his former lawyer Michael Cohen in 2016 to maintain Daniels quiet about an alleged affair. 

That affair has been denied by each Trump and Daniels. 

“The actual fact of the matter is that every social gathering to this alleged affair denied its existence in 2006, 20011, 2016, 2017, and now once more in 2018. I’m not denying this affair as a result of I used to be paid ‘hush cash’ as has been reported in abroad owned tabloids. I’m denying this affair as a result of it by no means occurred,” Daniels, whose actual identify is Stephanie Clifford, wrote in an announcement shared by a BuzzFeed in 2018.

Trump, who has introduced a 3rd run for the White Home, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. He and his attorneys have mentioned the investigation is politically motivated. 

A number of sources have reported that Trump will possible give up to authorities in New York subsequent week.