President Donald Trump may be criminally charged by New York prosecutors after his lawyers were informed that he is welcome to appear before a grand jury next week.
President Trump was recently offered the chance to appear before a Manhattan grand jury about the hush money scandal with porn star Stormy Daniels – a sign that criminal charges may follow.
According to the New York Times, the Manhattan district attorney’s office communicated the offer to Trump’s lawyers.
In New York, the chance to appear before a grand jury strongly signals an incoming indictment.
New York defendants are entitled to the chance to answer questions in the grand jury before indictments.
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Trump will likely not testify, as many defendants waive this right.
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