The trial on Trump's accounting crimes will begin at 16:30 Finnish time with a trial and jury selection.
Ronnie Cronen,
Simo Ortamo
Former President of the United States Donald Trump The historic trial begins today in New York, USA.
The trial and selection of the jury will begin at 16:30 Finnish time. Trump left the courthouse around 3:40 p.m.
Yle follows the progress of the first day of the trial in this article. American news channel According to CNN The entire trial will last 6-8 weeks.
Trump has been accused of counting crimes related to the compensation — allegedly provided by a Trump representative Stormy Daniels – for a former porn actress, known by her stage name In Stephanie Clifford Before the 2016 presidential election. The purpose of the payment was to silence Daniels about her association with Trump.
Trump, who is running for re-election, has denied any wrongdoing and has dismissed the case as a political stunt.
Message updated.
Corrected at 15:57: Test starts at 16:30 Finnish time, not 15:30.
