Key facts
- Donald Trump was indicted on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records.
- The charges stem from a hush-money payment made to an adult film star during the 2016 presidential campaign.
- Trump pleaded not guilty to all charges during his arraignment.
- The indictment was unsealed after Trump surrendered to authorities.
President Donald Trump was indicted on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in New York, related to a hush-money payment made during his 2016 presidential campaign. Trump surrendered to authorities and was arraigned, where he pleaded not guilty to all charges. The indictment, unsealed following his arraignment, details the specific counts against the former president. This marks the first time a former U.S. president has faced criminal charges. The investigation focused on reimbursements made to his former lawyer, Michael Cohen, for a payment to an adult film star ahead of the 2016 election.