Prosecutors argue Trump "willfully and flagrantly" violated gag order, seek penalty
Trump made 10 social media posts that were "threatening, inflammatory," prosecutors said, arguing he should pay a fine for each post.
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Trump made 10 social media posts that were "threatening, inflammatory," prosecutors said, arguing he should pay a fine for each post.
The prosecution and defense presented their opening statements Monday in former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial. CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman and legal analyst Rikki Klieman join to unpack the proceedings.
Jurors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York got their first glimpse of the arguments both sides plan to make.
Prosecutors alleged in their opening statement that former President Trump committed election interference and falsified business records to pay off adult film star Stormy Daniels in the leadup to the 2016 election. Trump's defense attorneys, however, claimed that no crime was committed. Robert Costa has more on the start of the "hush money" trial.
Jurors in former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial heard opening statements Monday. After the jury was introduced to the case, the prosecution called David Pecker, a former CEO of American Media Inc., to the stand. CBS News national correspondent Errol Barnett and CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe have the latest.
Lawyers presented their opening statements and the first witness took the stand Monday in former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has more.
David Pecker, the former CEO of American Media Inc., the parent company of the National Enquirer, testified Monday in Donald Trump's criminal "hush money" trial. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe breaks down the significance of Pecker's testimony.
Former President Donald Trump has arrived at a Manhattan courthouse where the judge and jury are set to hear opening statements in his criminal trial over alleged "hush money" payments to adult film actor Stormy Daniels. Trump is the first former U.S. president to face a criminal trial. Tony Dokoupil, Gayle King and Nate Burleson anchored CBS News' Special Report.
Opening statements will get underway Monday in Donald Trump's "hush money" criminal trial over his alleged payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels. Trump is the first former U.S. president to face a criminal trial. CBS News' Errol Barnett and Rebecca Roiphe have more.
Opening statements in Donald Trump’s “hush money” trial are set for Monday in a historic moment of the first-ever criminal trial of a former president of the United States. Trump faces 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. He’s accused of using his former lawyer, Michael Cohen, to funnel payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels.
Opening statements will begin Monday morning in former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial. Trump is the first former president to face criminal prosecution, he is accused of falsifying business records to hide an alleged affair with an adult film actor ahead of the 2016 election. Trump denies all charges. Attorney and CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
A full jury, including six alternates, has finally been seated for the New York criminal trial against former President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, outside the courthouse, a man was rushed to the hospital after setting himself on fire. CBS News' Jericka Duncan and Robert Costa have the latest.
The final alternate jurors have been seated in former President Donald Trump's criminal "hush money" trial. Opening statements in the trial are set to begin Monday. CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman is following the latest, and CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down how the case could play out.
The full jury and one alternate have been selected in Donald Trump's "hush money" trial in New York. Five more alternate jurors are needed. The judge has said opening statements could start Monday. Attorney and CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Twelve jurors have been selected in former President Donald Trump's "hush money" criminal case. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa explains what happens next.
A full jury of seven men and five women have been seated for former President Donald Trump's Manhattan trial, in which he is accused of falsifying business records to hide an alleged affair ahead of the 2016 election. Robert Costa has more.
Two jurors selected to serve in the criminal trial against former President Donald Trump in New York were excused Thursday. CBS News chief campaign election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa discusses why they are no longer serving on the jury.
The full jury and one alternate have been selected for former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports.
A juror selected for former President Donald Trump's "hush money" criminal trial has been dismissed after expressing concerns about being identified and her ability to remain impartial during the trial. CBS News' Graham Kates is following the latest in the jury selection process.
Former President Donald Trump's New York "hush money" criminal trial resumes Thursday. Jury selection will continue with five jurors yet to be seated. Six alternate jurors will also be selected. CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates reports.
The seven anonymous members of the jury that will tackle former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial in New York include four men and three women. Among them are a teacher, a nurse and a sales worker. CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman reports on the recent trial developments.
The second day of jury selection in former President Donald Trump's New York "hush money" trial ended with seven jurors selected to serve on the jury. At least five more jurors and six alternates will be chosen. The trial resumes Thursday. Meanwhile, Trump faces huge legal fees for other cases he is named in. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
The first seven jurors have been seated in former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial in New York. The defense and the prosecution are seeking different types of jurors. CBS News legal analyst Jessica Levinson breaks down the selection process.
Seven jurors have officially been sworn in on Day 2 of former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports from Manhattan.
Prosecutors and defense attorneys in former President Donald Trump's New York "hush money" criminal trial are getting their first chance to question potential jurors who made it past a first round of screening. CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman has the latest.