By Josephine Stratman and Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News
Donald Trump arrived at Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s workplace to give up at about 1:20 p.m. EST Tuesday as he turns into the primary former president within the historical past of the United States to face prison costs.
About an hour later he entered the courtroom at Manhattan Suprme Court the place he’s now going through arraignment.
“Heading to Lower Manhattan, the Courthouse,” Trump posted on Truth Social as he ready to show himself in. “Seems so SURREAL — WOW, they are going to ARREST ME. Can’t believe this is happening in America. MAGA!”
The actual costs in opposition to Trump can be unsealed at Trump’s anticipated arraignment at 2:15 p.m. EST, although they’re anticipated to cope with how Trump dealt with, and accounted for, hush cash funds to porn star Stormy Daniels forward of the 2016 election, amongst different gadgets.
Various stories have put the variety of costs at upwards of two dozen, with no less than one felony within the combine. The Associated Press reported late Friday that Trump faces various costs involving falsifying enterprise information.
Trump’s authorized workforce has already stated he plans to plead not responsible to the fees. The former president is scheduled to be arraigned earlier than State Supreme Court Judge Juan Merchan at 2:15 p.m., the place he and the world will discover out the precise costs in opposition to him.
Supporters and opponents of former President Donald Trump collect outdoors of the Manhattan Criminal Court earlier than his arraignment on April 04, 2023 in New York City. Trump can be arraigned throughout his first courtroom look at present following an indictment by a grand jury that heard proof about cash paid to grownup movie star Stormy Daniels earlier than the 2016 presidential election. With the indictment, Trump turns into the primary former U.S. president in historical past to be charged with a prison offense. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
An individual dressed as former U.S. President Donald Trump rides in a automotive previous Trump Tower on April 04, 2023 in New York City. Trump can be arraigned throughout his first courtroom look at present following an indictment by a grand jury that heard proof on cash paid to grownup movie star Stormy Daniels earlier than the 2016 presidential election. With the indictment, Trump turns into the primary former U.S. president in historical past to be charged with a prison offense. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green (R-GA) talks to supporters of former US President Donald Trump outdoors the District Attorneys workplace in New York on April 4, 2023. – Donald Trump will make an unprecedented look earlier than a New York decide on April 4, 2023 to reply prison costs that threaten to throw the 2024 White House race into turmoil. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP) (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP through Getty Images)
Protesters collect outdoors Trump Tower April 4, 2023 in New York City. Former President Donald Trump can be arraigned at present following his indictment by a grand jury on costs associated to cash he paid in 2016 to grownup movie actress Stormy Daniels. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
A Trump supporter collect outdoors the Manhattan Criminal Courthouse on April 04, 2023 in New York City. Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to journey to New York City at present with an anticipated arraignment tomorrow at courtroom following his indictment by a grand jury. The indictment is sealed however a grand jury has heard proof of cash paid to grownup movie actress Stormy Daniels throughout Trump’s 2016 presidential marketing campaign. (Photo by Kena Betancur/Getty Images)
Demonstrators protest in opposition to former President Donald Trump at Collect Pond Park close to the courthouse forward of his arraignment listening to on April 04, 2023 in New York City. Former President Trump can be arraigned throughout his first courtroom look following an indictment by a grand jury that heard proof on hush cash paid to grownup movie star Stormy Daniels earlier than the 2016 presidential election. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
Protesters collect outdoors the courthouse the place former U.S. President Donald Trump will arrive later within the day for his arraignment on April 4, 2023 in New York City. With his indictment, Trump will change into the primary former U.S. president in historical past to be charged with a prison offense. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
A Trump supporter (L) removes a banner from anti-Trump protesters outdoors the Manhattan Criminal Courthouse on April 04, 2023 in New York City. Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to journey to New York City at present with an anticipated arraignment tomorrow at courtroom following his indictment by a grand jury. The indictment is sealed however a grand jury has heard proof of cash paid to grownup movie actress Stormy Daniels throughout Trump’s 2016 presidential marketing campaign. (Photo by Kena Betancur/Getty Images)
New York cops take place outdoors of the Manhattan District Court in New York on April 4, 2023, forward of the arrival of former American president Donald Trump. Donald Trump will make an unprecedented look earlier than a New York decide on April 4, 2023 to reply prison costs that threaten to throw the 2024 White House race into turmoil. (Photo by ED JONES/AFP through Getty Images)
A supporter of former US president Donald Trump argues with opponents outdoors the Manhattan District Attorney’s workplace in New York City on April 4, 2023. – Donald Trump will make an unprecedented look earlier than a New York decide on April 4, 2023 to reply prison costs that threaten to throw the 2024 White House race into turmoil. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP) (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP through Getty Images)
Supporters of former President Donald Trump and counter-protestors are separated as they maintain rallies at Collect Pond Park close to the courthouse forward of his arraignment listening to on April 04, 2023 in New York City. Former President Trump can be arraigned throughout his first courtroom look following an indictment by a grand jury that heard proof on hush cash paid to grownup movie star Stormy Daniels earlier than the 2016 presidential election. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – APRIL 04: Supporters and opponents of former President Donald Trump are saved aside outdoors of the Manhattan Criminal Court earlier than his arraignment on April 04, 2023 in New York City. Trump can be arraigned throughout his first courtroom look at present following an indictment by a grand jury that heard proof about cash paid to grownup movie star Stormy Daniels earlier than the 2016 presidential election. With the indictment, Trump turns into the primary former U.S. president in historical past to be charged with a prison offense. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
A supporter of former US President Donald Trump stands outdoors the District Attorneys workplace in New York on April 4, 2023. – Donald Trump will make an unprecedented look earlier than a New York decide on April 4, 2023 to reply prison costs that threaten to throw the 2024 White House race into turmoil. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP) (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP through Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – APRIL 04: Supporters and opponents of former President Donald Trump collect outdoors of the Manhattan Criminal Court earlier than his arraignment on April 04, 2023 in New York City. Trump can be arraigned throughout his first courtroom look at present following an indictment by a grand jury that heard proof about cash paid to grownup movie star Stormy Daniels earlier than the 2016 presidential election. With the indictment, Trump turns into the primary former U.S. president in historical past to be charged with a prison offense. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
Pro and anti trump supporters face off throughout a protest outdoors of Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City on April 4, 2023. – Donald Trump will make an unprecedented look earlier than a New York decide on April 4, 2023 to reply prison costs that threaten to throw the 2024 White House race into turmoil. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP) (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP through Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 04: A supporter of former U.S. President Donald Trump holds an indication outdoors of Trump Tower on April 04, 2023 in New York City. Trump can be arraigned throughout his first courtroom look at present following an indictment by a grand jury that heard proof on hush cash paid to grownup movie star Stormy Daniels earlier than the 2016 presidential election. With the indictment, Trump turns into the primary former U.S. president in historical past to be charged with a prison offense. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
U.S. Rep. George Santos (R-NY) walks via the group gathered outdoors the courthouse the place former U.S. President Donald Trump will arrive later within the day for his arraignment on April 4, 2023 in New York City. With his indictment, Trump will change into the primary former U.S. president in historical past to be charged with a prison offense. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 04: Protesters collect outdoors Trump Tower April 4, 2023 in New York City. Former President Donald Trump can be arraigned at present following his indictment by a grand jury on costs associated to cash he paid in 2016 to grownup movie actress Stormy Daniels. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 04: A protester holds an indication whereas gathering outdoors the courthouse the place former U.S. President Donald Trump will arrive later within the day for his arraignment on April 4, 2023 in New York City. With his indictment, Trump will change into the primary former U.S. president in historical past to be charged with a prison offense. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
Opponents of former US president Donald Trump protest outdoors the Manhattan District Attorney’s workplace in New York on April 4, 2023. – Donald Trump will make an unprecedented look earlier than a New York decide on April 4, 2023 to reply prison costs that threaten to throw the 2024 White House race into turmoil. (Photo by Ed JONES / AFP) (Photo by ED JONES/AFP through Getty Images)
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green (R-GA) talks to supporters of former US President Donald Trump outdoors the District Attorneys workplace in New York on April 4, 2023. – Donald Trump will make an unprecedented look earlier than a New York decide on April 4, 2023 to reply prison costs that threaten to throw the 2024 White House race into turmoil. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP) (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP through Getty Images)
TOPSHOT – Supporters of former US president Donald Trump argue with opponents outdoors the Manhattan District Attorney’s workplace in New York City on April 4, 2023. – Donald Trump will make an unprecedented look earlier than a New York decide on April 4, 2023 to reply prison costs that threaten to throw the 2024 White House race into turmoil. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP) (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP through Getty Images)
Protesters collect outdoors Trump Tower April 4, 2023 in New York City. Former President Donald Trump can be arraigned at present following his indictment by a grand jury on costs associated to cash he paid in 2016 to grownup movie actress Stormy Daniels. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
A Manhattan grand jury selected to indict Trump, 76, March 30, making him the primary former or sitting U.S. president in historical past to face prison costs, a exceptional improvement as he seeks the Republican nomination for the third time.
The costs stem from an almost five-year-long investigation performed by the Manhattan district lawyer that twice impaneled grand juries with out asking them to vote, twice made it to the U.S. Supreme Court because the DA efficiently sought Trump’s taxes, and spun off two prison instances in opposition to the Trump Organization and its finance chief Allen Weisselberg.
After the probe was regarded as fizzling with out an indictment in opposition to Trump, Bragg revived hypothesis {that a} prison indictment was attainable upon impaneling a brand new grand jury in January.
The panel heard from Trump’s former fixer, Michael Cohen, who went to federal jail for issuing a $130,000 cost to Stormy Daniels on the eve of the 2016 election, the previous CEO of American Media Inc., David Pecker, who helped dealer the cost to Daniels and made one other to Playboy mannequin Karen McDougal, and several other extra previous and current Trump associates.
Outside the courtroom, dueling protests are in full swing with pro-Trump protesters out numbering Trumpers, with a rally hosted by U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene getting underway shortly. The two sides have been lined up throughout from one another, blocked by barricades.
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