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NEW YORK (Sputnik) - Supporters and opponents of former President Donald Trump are gathering near the court in Manhattan, where Trump is expected to be charged, a Sputnik correspondent reported from the scene on Tuesday.
A fence has been erected in the square near the court building, separating about a hundred Trump supporters and a smaller group of his opponents.
The opponents are accusing Trump of lying and seek him being arrested, while his supporters are waving flags with the his name, including a flag with the inscription "Trump or death."
A significant number of New York Police Department officers are present around the court as well as numerous reporters and television crews.
Former US president Donald Trump arrives at Trump Tower in New York on April 3, 2023. - Sputnik International, 1920, 04.04.2023
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Everything You Need to Know About Trump's Arraignment
The former president wrote on his social network Truth Social that the court - located in a district where the Democrats have strong support - would be dishonest and the case should be transferred to Staten Island.

A grand jury in New York voted to indict Trump last week. The former president will officially be charged only when he appears in court, but it is assumed that the case has to do with him allegedly providing hush money to pornography actress Stormy Daniels while being a contender for the US presidency.

Trump has denied any wrongdoing on his part, including having an affair with Daniels. Trump has also said the case is a political witch hunt against him ahead of the 2024 US presidential election.
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22:09 GMT 04.04.2023
Trump Says Lifted Off for Florida to Deliver Speech Tonight, Prosecutor Has 'No Case'
Former US President Donald Trump said in a statement he is en route to Florida to deliver a speech tonight at his Mar-a-Lago residence, and added that the Manhattan prosecutor has no case in a case alleging he made hush money payments to conceal damaging information during his 2016 presidential campaign.
"Just lifted off for Palm Beach, Florida. Will be delivering remarks tonight at Mar-a-Lago at 8:15 P.M., EASTERN [Time]," Trump wrote on Truth Social on Tuesday. "The hearing was shocking to many in that they had no 'surprises,' and therefore, no case. Virtually every legal pundit has said that there is no case here. There was nothing done illegally!"
22:08 GMT 04.04.2023
Trump Says His Campaign Raised Over $10Mln Since News of Indictment Broke
Former President Donald Trump said in an email to his supporters that his presidential campaign raised over $10 million since news of his indictment broke last week.
"Since the news of the indictment first broke, I've been informed that our campaign has raised over $10,000,000," Trump said on Tuesday.
20:26 GMT 04.04.2023
Manhattan District Attorney: We Will Not Normalize Criminal Conduct, 'No Matter Who You Are'
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg spoke during a conference following former President Donald Trump's arraignment on Tuesday.
"Under New York State law, it is a felony to falsify business records with intent to defraud and intent to conceal another crime. That is exactly what this case is about: 34 false statements made to cover up other crimes. These are felony crimes in New York state," he said.
"No matter who you are, we cannot and will not normalize serious criminal conduct," Bragg added.
Bragg then explained that Trump allegedly broke New York State Election Law, which makes it a crime to conspire to promote a candidacy by unlawful means, among other laws.
“The first [law which was broken] is New York State Election Law, which makes it a crime to conspire to promote a candidacy by unlawful means,” Bragg said during a press briefing.
The unlawful means, in Bragg’s view, are the false statements made by Trump, including to US tax authorities.
The district attorney also noted that Trump allegedly violated the contribution cap set by election regulations.
20:06 GMT 04.04.2023
What's Next
The next in-person hearing for former president Donald Trump is set for December 4 in New York. Trump is expected to make remarks from his home of Mar-a-Lago on Tuesday night following the arraignment.
The judge presiding over Trump's case said a trial could begin in January of 2024, Agence France -Presse (AFP) reported on Tuesday.
20:02 GMT 04.04.2023
Indictment Against Former President Donald Trump is Made Public
The historic indictment against former President Donald Trump was made public on Tuesday, per CNN. The indictment found that Trump suppressed negative information about himself in order to promote his candidacy. The American news outlet reports that this is the first time Trump and his lawyers will be able to look at the indictment in its entirety.
Todd Blanche, who is one of Trump's attorneys, spoke to reporters outside the courtroom following the arraignment. Blanche said the former president is "frustrated and upset" but added that he is motivated.
"It's not a good day ... I don't expect this to happen in this country. You don't expect this to happen ... to somebody who was the president of the United States," Blanche said. "We're going to fight it, fight it hard."
"I don’t expect this to happen in this country, you don’t expect this to happen to somebody who was the President of the United States," Blanche added.
19:43 GMT 04.04.2023
Trump Leaves Criminal Court Following Historic Hearing
Former President Donald Trump left the Manhattan courtroom following his arraignment on Tuesday afternoon at about 3:30 PM. The former president made no statement while leaving the courtroom, something many advisers, and media, had expected him to do.
Trump, who pleaded not guilty to 34 counts, got into his motorcade and departed the courtroom. The former president is expected to fly to his home in Mar-a-Lago where he had previously said he plans to deliver remarks.
18:59 GMT 04.04.2023
Trump Indictment Includes Charge of Hush Money Payments to Two Women, NBC News Reports
18:52 GMT 04.04.2023
Trump Pleads Not Guilty to 34 Counts of Falsifying Business Records in First Degree, CBS Correspondent Reports
18:42 GMT 04.04.2023
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18:40 GMT 04.04.2023
Only Few Journalist Allowed in Courtroom With Trump as Arragnment Underway
Former US President Donald Trump has entered a Manhattan courtroom to be arraigned on charges linked to alleged hush money payments to pornography actress Stormy Daniels, to which he is expected to plead not guilty.
Trump entered the courtroom Tuesday afternoon, according to media footage from the courthouse. Trump declined to take questions from reporters while entering the courtroom.
Prior to entering the courtroom, Trump was processed as a defendant, including having fingerprints taken, ABC News reported.
The indictment against Trump is set to be unsealed alongside the arraignment hearing.
17:47 GMT 04.04.2023
Pedestrians walk past Manhattan Criminal Court in New York, Friday, March. 31, 2023.  - Sputnik International, 1920, 04.04.2023
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Live From Outside Manhattan Criminal Court After Trump's Indictment
17:44 GMT 04.04.2023
White House Says Trump Arraignment Not Biden's Focus for Today
President Joe Biden is not focused on watching the arraignment of former President Donald Trump on Tuesday in connection to his alleged involvement in a hush money payment to pornography star Stormy Daniels, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said.
"He will catch part of the news when he has a moment to catch up on the news of the day, but this is not his focus for today," Jean-Pierre said during a press briefing.
17:34 GMT 04.04.2023
Trump is Under Arrest Ahead of His Arraignment Hearings in NYC Court
Earlier, Former US President Donald Trump has arrived at the Manhattan Criminal Courthouse where he is expected to be charged, a Sputnik correspondent reported.
17:30 GMT 04.04.2023
Trump as He Heads to Courthouse Says: "Surreal, Wow, They Are Going to Arrest Me. Can't Believe This is Happening in America. MAGA!"
Former US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that it feels surreal to go to a courthouse in Manhattan to be arraigned and arrested on charges linked to alleged hush money payments to pornography actress Stormy Daniels.
“Heading to Lower Manhattan, the Courthouse. Seems so SURREAL – WOW, they are going to ARREST ME. Can’t believe this is happening in America,” Trump said in a statement via social media.
Trump has entered the Manhattan courthouse for arraignment, according to a Sputnik correspondent. Trump is expected to plead not guilty to the charges against him.
17:12 GMT 04.04.2023
Trump Leaves NY Residence en Route to Manhattan Criminal Court, Sputnik Correspondent Reports
17:04 GMT 04.04.2023
Former US President Donald Trump arrives at Trump Tower in New York on April 3, 2023. - Sputnik International, 1920, 04.04.2023
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Trump Arraignment: Never Good Sign When Politicians Prosecuted on Trumped Up Charges in a Democracy
16:04 GMT 04.04.2023
Situation outside the court in Manhattan, where Trump is expected to be charged - Sputnik International
15:24 GMT 04.04.2023
15:24 GMT 04.04.2023
Media Flocks to Trump Tower as ex-President Prepares to Appear in Court
Journalists have gathered outside Trump Tower in New York City, awaiting former President Donald Trump as he prepares to depart for a Manhattan court, where he is expected to be indicted, a Sputnik correspondent reported from the ground.
Trump’s attorney, Joe Tacopina, entered the building earlier in the morning.
Pedestrian traffic at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and 56th Street, where the skyscraper is located, has been closed.
A vehicle decked out with pro-Trump banners is moving around the area.
15:23 GMT 04.04.2023
'Crazy' Trump Indictment is 'Shiny Object' to Distract From Biden Admin Woes
 Former US President Donald Trump arrives to speak at the Conservative Political Action Conference 2022 (CPAC) in Orlando, Florida.  - Sputnik International, 1920, 04.04.2023
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'Crazy' Trump Indictment is 'Shiny Object' to Distract From Biden Admin Woes
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