President Trump is facing the threat of jail time in his hush money trial as prosecutors prepare to call big-name witnesses, including porn actor Stormy Daniels. The trial revolves around payments made to Daniels by Trump’s former lawyer, Michael Cohen, to keep quiet about an alleged sexual encounter with Trump.
Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, is expected to be called as a witness in the trial. Testimony from witnesses has shed light on how payments were made to Daniels and how they were reimbursed. Trump has been fined multiple times for violating the gag order and could face jail time for further infractions.
In a recent television interview, Trump criticized the jury selection process, leading to yet another violation of the gag order. Prosecutors are building their case around star witness Cohen, who has already pleaded guilty to federal charges related to the hush money payments.
Despite pleading not guilty to charges of falsifying business records in connection with the payments, Trump remains under scrutiny. This trial marks the first of Trump’s four criminal cases to go before a jury. Judge Juan M. Merchan has warned Trump of the possibility of jail time for continuing to violate the gag order, calling it a last resort.
As the trial progresses, all eyes are on the courtroom to see how this high-profile case unfolds. Stay tuned to Mazmessenger for more updates on this developing story.
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