Security issues could affect any arrest and court appearance involving the former president.

The Manhattan grand jury hearing evidence about Donald Trump’s role in a payment to a porn star appears to be wrapping up its work, indicating that prosecutors could soon ask jurors to vote on an indictment of the former president.  The grand jury
didn’t meet Tuesday, but is set to meet again Wednesday.

Mr. Trump, who has denied wrongdoing, has said the probe by the office of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, a Democrat, is politically motivated.  

A grand jury indictment would kick off a process in which Mr. Trump would likely travel to Manhattan to face charges. Here is how that could play out.
If the grand jury votes to indict Mr. Trump, what happens next?

An indictment and an arrest warrant would be filed under seal with the court before becoming public. Prosecutors would notify Mr. Trump’s lawyers of the sealed indictment and negotiate a time and date for his surrender. The indictment would remain
sealed until after Mr. Trump was formally arrested and booked.


“We won’t see a copy of that indictment or know definitively what the charges are until he is arraigned by a judge,” said Karen Agnifilo, a former prosecutor in the Manhattan district attorney’s office.

What happens if Mr. Trump surrenders?
A defendant who is allowed to surrender typically reports at an agreed-upon date and time to the Manhattan district attorney’s office, which is attached to the Manhattan criminal courthouse. Detective investigators from the district attorney’s office
then arrest the defendant. This approach avoids the public spectacle of an arrest elsewhere—and the perp walk that often comes with it.

VIEW MORE
TRUMP’S HUSH MONEY: THE WSJ INVESTIGATION
Read the 2018 Wall Street Journal investigation that uncovered secret payoffs and a botched coverup, triggering a criminal probe into the former president.

If he were to surrender and be arrested, Mr. Trump would likely have his fingerprints scanned, his photograph taken for a mug shot and be interviewed by detective investigators who would make an arrest report. 
“And he would be issued a rap sheet reflecting this arrest, like every other person who is arrested and fingerprinted in this country,” said Ms. Agnifilo.  
After being processed, defendants are typically taken to a holding cell next to a courtroom to await arraignment. Mr. Trump would likely receive some special accommodations out of security concerns and skip any wait on his arraignment, Ms. Agnifilo said.

Donald Mihalek, a retired senior Secret Service agent, said the Secret Service and its agents are obligated under federal law to protect the former president in all settings, so they would be with him throughout the booking process and arraignment. The
Secret Service would also likely turn the courthouse into a protective zone and bring Mr. Trump through a secure access point, said Mr. Mihalek, who served on the security details of former Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama. 

“My experience tells me, working with the court, the U.S. Secret Service would want this to be a well-choreographed event, probably with as little fanfare as possible and probably done as quietly as possible,” he said.
Would Mr. Trump be handcuffed?

That is what typically happens when a defendant surrenders. However, it is unclear if an exception would be made in Mr. Trump’s case. Mr. Mihalek said that the Secret Service, court officials and the district attorney’s office would likely discuss
ahead of the surrender whether Mr. Trump could be handcuffed. Ms. Agnifilo and Mr. Mihalek said that they thought handcuffing would be unlikely.

What would happen in court?
During a court appearance, a judge would ask Mr. Trump to enter a plea to the charges in the indictment. Mr. Trump, as most defendants, would almost certainly plead not guilty. Prosecutors and Mr. Trump’s lawyers might also discuss scheduling matters
and the process by which prosecutors would hand over evidence, known as discovery, to the defense.

If charged with a low-level felony, Mr. Trump would likely be released on his own recognizance. He could be back in his Florida residence that same day.

When would Mr. Trump go to trial?
Cases in New York take months, and often more than a year, to go to trial. While the case is pending, lawyers would likely file legal briefs and argue over what evidence jurors would be allowed to hear.  

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What questions do you have about an indictment of former President Donald Trump? Join the conversation below.
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Mr. Trump’s lawyers almost certainly would seek to have any case dismissed before trial, on the grounds that the charges are untimely and improper. They could also file motions asking the trial be held outside Manhattan because of what Mr. Trump may
perceive as jurors who might judge him unfairly for political reasons.

Write to Corinne Ramey at corinne.ramey@wsj.com and James Fanelli at james.fanelli@wsj.com

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On Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 2:36:23 PM UTC-7, DirtBag wrote:

Security issues could affect any arrest and court appearance involving the former president.

The Manhattan grand jury hearing evidence about Donald Trump’s role in a payment to a porn star appears to be wrapping up its work, indicating that prosecutors could soon ask jurors to vote on an indictment of the former president. The grand jury

didn’t meet Tuesday, but is set to meet again Wednesday.

Mr. Trump, who has denied wrongdoing, has said the probe by the office of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, a Democrat, is politically motivated.

A grand jury indictment would kick off a process in which Mr. Trump would likely travel to Manhattan to face charges. Here is how that could play out.
If the grand jury votes to indict Mr. Trump, what happens next?

An indictment and an arrest warrant would be filed under seal with the court before becoming public. Prosecutors would notify Mr. Trump’s lawyers of the sealed indictment and negotiate a time and date for his surrender. The indictment would remain

sealed until after Mr. Trump was formally arrested and booked.

“We won’t see a copy of that indictment or know definitively what the charges are until he is arraigned by a judge,” said Karen Agnifilo, a former prosecutor in the Manhattan district attorney’s office.

What happens if Mr. Trump surrenders?
A defendant who is allowed to surrender typically reports at an agreed-upon date and time to the Manhattan district attorney’s office, which is attached to the Manhattan criminal courthouse. Detective investigators from the district attorney’s

office then arrest the defendant. This approach avoids the public spectacle of an arrest elsewhere—and the perp walk that often comes with it.

VIEW MORE
TRUMP’S HUSH MONEY: THE WSJ INVESTIGATION
Read the 2018 Wall Street Journal investigation that uncovered secret payoffs and a botched coverup, triggering a criminal probe into the former president.

If he were to surrender and be arrested, Mr. Trump would likely have his fingerprints scanned, his photograph taken for a mug shot and be interviewed by detective investigators who would make an arrest report.
“And he would be issued a rap sheet reflecting this arrest, like every other person who is arrested and fingerprinted in this country,” said Ms. Agnifilo.
After being processed, defendants are typically taken to a holding cell next to a courtroom to await arraignment. Mr. Trump would likely receive some special accommodations out of security concerns and skip any wait on his arraignment, Ms. Agnifilo

said.

Donald Mihalek, a retired senior Secret Service agent, said the Secret Service and its agents are obligated under federal law to protect the former president in all settings, so they would be with him throughout the booking process and arraignment. The

Secret Service would also likely turn the courthouse into a protective zone and bring Mr. Trump through a secure access point, said Mr. Mihalek, who served on the security details of former Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama.

“My experience tells me, working with the court, the U.S. Secret Service would want this to be a well-choreographed event, probably with as little fanfare as possible and probably done as quietly as possible,” he said.
Would Mr. Trump be handcuffed?

That is what typically happens when a defendant surrenders. However, it is unclear if an exception would be made in Mr. Trump’s case. Mr. Mihalek said that the Secret Service, court officials and the district attorney’s office would likely discuss

ahead of the surrender whether Mr. Trump could be handcuffed. Ms. Agnifilo and Mr. Mihalek said that they thought handcuffing would be unlikely.

What would happen in court?
During a court appearance, a judge would ask Mr. Trump to enter a plea to the charges in the indictment. Mr. Trump, as most defendants, would almost certainly plead not guilty. Prosecutors and Mr. Trump’s lawyers might also discuss scheduling matters

and the process by which prosecutors would hand over evidence, known as discovery, to the defense.

If charged with a low-level felony, Mr. Trump would likely be released on his own recognizance. He could be back in his Florida residence that same day.

When would Mr. Trump go to trial?
Cases in New York take months, and often more than a year, to go to trial. While the case is pending, lawyers would likely file legal briefs and argue over what evidence jurors would be allowed to hear.

SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS
What questions do you have about an indictment of former President Donald Trump? Join the conversation below.
To comment, you’ll need to be on WSJ.com

Mr. Trump’s lawyers almost certainly would seek to have any case dismissed before trial, on the grounds that the charges are untimely and improper. They could also file motions asking the trial be held outside Manhattan because of what Mr. Trump

may perceive as jurors who might judge him unfairly for political reasons.

Write to Corinne Ramey at corinn...@wsj.com and James Fanelli at james....@wsj.com

-=DirtBag
5:26 PM (3 minutes ago)
This ASSHOLE Trump attempted to destroy our Union.
He MUST be punished SEVERELY for those acts.

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On Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 2:36:23 PM UTC-7, DirtBag wrote:

Security issues could affect any arrest and court appearance involving the former president.

The Manhattan grand jury hearing evidence about Donald Trump’s role in a payment to a porn star appears to be wrapping up its work, indicating that prosecutors could soon ask jurors to vote on an indictment of the former president. The grand jury

didn’t meet Tuesday, but is set to meet again Wednesday.

Mr. Trump, who has denied wrongdoing, has said the probe by the office of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, a Democrat, is politically motivated.

A grand jury indictment would kick off a process in which Mr. Trump would likely travel to Manhattan to face charges. Here is how that could play out.
If the grand jury votes to indict Mr. Trump, what happens next?

An indictment and an arrest warrant would be filed under seal with the court before becoming public. Prosecutors would notify Mr. Trump’s lawyers of the sealed indictment and negotiate a time and date for his surrender. The indictment would remain

sealed until after Mr. Trump was formally arrested and booked.

“We won’t see a copy of that indictment or know definitively what the charges are until he is arraigned by a judge,” said Karen Agnifilo, a former prosecutor in the Manhattan district attorney’s office.

What happens if Mr. Trump surrenders?
A defendant who is allowed to surrender typically reports at an agreed-upon date and time to the Manhattan district attorney’s office, which is attached to the Manhattan criminal courthouse. Detective investigators from the district attorney’s

office then arrest the defendant. This approach avoids the public spectacle of an arrest elsewhere—and the perp walk that often comes with it.

VIEW MORE
TRUMP’S HUSH MONEY: THE WSJ INVESTIGATION
Read the 2018 Wall Street Journal investigation that uncovered secret payoffs and a botched coverup, triggering a criminal probe into the former president.

If he were to surrender and be arrested, Mr. Trump would likely have his fingerprints scanned, his photograph taken for a mug shot and be interviewed by detective investigators who would make an arrest report.
“And he would be issued a rap sheet reflecting this arrest, like every other person who is arrested and fingerprinted in this country,” said Ms. Agnifilo.
After being processed, defendants are typically taken to a holding cell next to a courtroom to await arraignment. Mr. Trump would likely receive some special accommodations out of security concerns and skip any wait on his arraignment, Ms. Agnifilo

said.

Donald Mihalek, a retired senior Secret Service agent, said the Secret Service and its agents are obligated under federal law to protect the former president in all settings, so they would be with him throughout the booking process and arraignment. The

Secret Service would also likely turn the courthouse into a protective zone and bring Mr. Trump through a secure access point, said Mr. Mihalek, who served on the security details of former Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama.

“My experience tells me, working with the court, the U.S. Secret Service would want this to be a well-choreographed event, probably with as little fanfare as possible and probably done as quietly as possible,” he said.
Would Mr. Trump be handcuffed?

That is what typically happens when a defendant surrenders. However, it is unclear if an exception would be made in Mr. Trump’s case. Mr. Mihalek said that the Secret Service, court officials and the district attorney’s office would likely discuss

ahead of the surrender whether Mr. Trump could be handcuffed. Ms. Agnifilo and Mr. Mihalek said that they thought handcuffing would be unlikely.

What would happen in court?
During a court appearance, a judge would ask Mr. Trump to enter a plea to the charges in the indictment. Mr. Trump, as most defendants, would almost certainly plead not guilty. Prosecutors and Mr. Trump’s lawyers might also discuss scheduling matters

and the process by which prosecutors would hand over evidence, known as discovery, to the defense.

If charged with a low-level felony, Mr. Trump would likely be released on his own recognizance. He could be back in his Florida residence that same day.

When would Mr. Trump go to trial?
Cases in New York take months, and often more than a year, to go to trial. While the case is pending, lawyers would likely file legal briefs and argue over what evidence jurors would be allowed to hear.

SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS
What questions do you have about an indictment of former President Donald Trump? Join the conversation below.
To comment, you’ll need to be on WSJ.com

Mr. Trump’s lawyers almost certainly would seek to have any case dismissed before trial, on the grounds that the charges are untimely and improper. They could also file motions asking the trial be held outside Manhattan because of what Mr. Trump

may perceive as jurors who might judge him unfairly for political reasons.

Write to Corinne Ramey at corinn...@wsj.com and James Fanelli at james....@wsj.com

This ASSHOLE Trump attempted to destroy our Union.
He MUST be punished SEVERELY for those acts. Or he must be made DEAD!

-Spit!

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On Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 5:32:51 PM UTC-7, DirtBag wrote:

On Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 2:36:23 PM UTC-7, DirtBag wrote:

Security issues could affect any arrest and court appearance involving the former president.

The Manhattan grand jury hearing evidence about Donald Trump’s role in a payment to a porn star appears to be wrapping up its work, indicating that prosecutors could soon ask jurors to vote on an indictment of the former president. The grand jury

didn’t meet Tuesday, but is set to meet again Wednesday.

Mr. Trump, who has denied wrongdoing, has said the probe by the office of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, a Democrat, is politically motivated.

A grand jury indictment would kick off a process in which Mr. Trump would likely travel to Manhattan to face charges. Here is how that could play out.
If the grand jury votes to indict Mr. Trump, what happens next?

An indictment and an arrest warrant would be filed under seal with the court before becoming public. Prosecutors would notify Mr. Trump’s lawyers of the sealed indictment and negotiate a time and date for his surrender. The indictment would remain

sealed until after Mr. Trump was formally arrested and booked.

“We won’t see a copy of that indictment or know definitively what the charges are until he is arraigned by a judge,” said Karen Agnifilo, a former prosecutor in the Manhattan district attorney’s office.

What happens if Mr. Trump surrenders?
A defendant who is allowed to surrender typically reports at an agreed-upon date and time to the Manhattan district attorney’s office, which is attached to the Manhattan criminal courthouse. Detective investigators from the district attorney’s

office then arrest the defendant. This approach avoids the public spectacle of an arrest elsewhere—and the perp walk that often comes with it.

VIEW MORE
TRUMP’S HUSH MONEY: THE WSJ INVESTIGATION
Read the 2018 Wall Street Journal investigation that uncovered secret payoffs and a botched coverup, triggering a criminal probe into the former president.

If he were to surrender and be arrested, Mr. Trump would likely have his fingerprints scanned, his photograph taken for a mug shot and be interviewed by detective investigators who would make an arrest report.
“And he would be issued a rap sheet reflecting this arrest, like every other person who is arrested and fingerprinted in this country,” said Ms. Agnifilo.
After being processed, defendants are typically taken to a holding cell next to a courtroom to await arraignment. Mr. Trump would likely receive some special accommodations out of security concerns and skip any wait on his arraignment, Ms. Agnifilo

said.

Donald Mihalek, a retired senior Secret Service agent, said the Secret Service and its agents are obligated under federal law to protect the former president in all settings, so they would be with him throughout the booking process and arraignment.

The Secret Service would also likely turn the courthouse into a protective zone and bring Mr. Trump through a secure access point, said Mr. Mihalek, who served on the security details of former Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama.

“My experience tells me, working with the court, the U.S. Secret Service would want this to be a well-choreographed event, probably with as little fanfare as possible and probably done as quietly as possible,” he said.
Would Mr. Trump be handcuffed?

That is what typically happens when a defendant surrenders. However, it is unclear if an exception would be made in Mr. Trump’s case. Mr. Mihalek said that the Secret Service, court officials and the district attorney’s office would likely

discuss ahead of the surrender whether Mr. Trump could be handcuffed. Ms. Agnifilo and Mr. Mihalek said that they thought handcuffing would be unlikely.

What would happen in court?
During a court appearance, a judge would ask Mr. Trump to enter a plea to the charges in the indictment. Mr. Trump, as most defendants, would almost certainly plead not guilty. Prosecutors and Mr. Trump’s lawyers might also discuss scheduling

matters and the process by which prosecutors would hand over evidence, known as discovery, to the defense.

If charged with a low-level felony, Mr. Trump would likely be released on his own recognizance. He could be back in his Florida residence that same day.

When would Mr. Trump go to trial?
Cases in New York take months, and often more than a year, to go to trial. While the case is pending, lawyers would likely file legal briefs and argue over what evidence jurors would be allowed to hear.

SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS
What questions do you have about an indictment of former President Donald Trump? Join the conversation below.
To comment, you’ll need to be on WSJ.com

Mr. Trump’s lawyers almost certainly would seek to have any case dismissed before trial, on the grounds that the charges are untimely and improper. They could also file motions asking the trial be held outside Manhattan because of what Mr. Trump

may perceive as jurors who might judge him unfairly for political reasons.

Write to Corinne Ramey at corinn...@wsj.com and James Fanelli at james....@wsj.com

-=DirtBag
5:26 PM (3 minutes ago)
This ASSHOLE Trump attempted to destroy our Union.
He MUST be punished SEVERELY for those acts.

Maybe Trump running to Mexico to be protected by drug cartels?
🤔😁👍

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On Friday, March 24, 2023 at 6:59:30 AM UTC-7, Scream wrote:

On Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 5:32:51 PM UTC-7, DirtBag wrote:

On Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 2:36:23 PM UTC-7, DirtBag wrote:

Security issues could affect any arrest and court appearance involving the former president.

The Manhattan grand jury hearing evidence about Donald Trump’s role in a payment to a porn star appears to be wrapping up its work, indicating that prosecutors could soon ask jurors to vote on an indictment of the former president. The grand jury

didn’t meet Tuesday, but is set to meet again Wednesday.

Mr. Trump, who has denied wrongdoing, has said the probe by the office of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, a Democrat, is politically motivated.

A grand jury indictment would kick off a process in which Mr. Trump would likely travel to Manhattan to face charges. Here is how that could play out.
If the grand jury votes to indict Mr. Trump, what happens next?

An indictment and an arrest warrant would be filed under seal with the court before becoming public. Prosecutors would notify Mr. Trump’s lawyers of the sealed indictment and negotiate a time and date for his surrender. The indictment would

remain sealed until after Mr. Trump was formally arrested and booked.

“We won’t see a copy of that indictment or know definitively what the charges are until he is arraigned by a judge,” said Karen Agnifilo, a former prosecutor in the Manhattan district attorney’s office.

What happens if Mr. Trump surrenders?
A defendant who is allowed to surrender typically reports at an agreed-upon date and time to the Manhattan district attorney’s office, which is attached to the Manhattan criminal courthouse. Detective investigators from the district attorney’s

office then arrest the defendant. This approach avoids the public spectacle of an arrest elsewhere—and the perp walk that often comes with it.

VIEW MORE
TRUMP’S HUSH MONEY: THE WSJ INVESTIGATION
Read the 2018 Wall Street Journal investigation that uncovered secret payoffs and a botched coverup, triggering a criminal probe into the former president.

If he were to surrender and be arrested, Mr. Trump would likely have his fingerprints scanned, his photograph taken for a mug shot and be interviewed by detective investigators who would make an arrest report.
“And he would be issued a rap sheet reflecting this arrest, like every other person who is arrested and fingerprinted in this country,” said Ms. Agnifilo.
After being processed, defendants are typically taken to a holding cell next to a courtroom to await arraignment. Mr. Trump would likely receive some special accommodations out of security concerns and skip any wait on his arraignment, Ms. Agnifilo

said.

Donald Mihalek, a retired senior Secret Service agent, said the Secret Service and its agents are obligated under federal law to protect the former president in all settings, so they would be with him throughout the booking process and arraignment.

The Secret Service would also likely turn the courthouse into a protective zone and bring Mr. Trump through a secure access point, said Mr. Mihalek, who served on the security details of former Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama.

“My experience tells me, working with the court, the U.S. Secret Service would want this to be a well-choreographed event, probably with as little fanfare as possible and probably done as quietly as possible,” he said.
Would Mr. Trump be handcuffed?

That is what typically happens when a defendant surrenders. However, it is unclear if an exception would be made in Mr. Trump’s case. Mr. Mihalek said that the Secret Service, court officials and the district attorney’s office would likely

discuss ahead of the surrender whether Mr. Trump could be handcuffed. Ms. Agnifilo and Mr. Mihalek said that they thought handcuffing would be unlikely.

What would happen in court?
During a court appearance, a judge would ask Mr. Trump to enter a plea to the charges in the indictment. Mr. Trump, as most defendants, would almost certainly plead not guilty. Prosecutors and Mr. Trump’s lawyers might also discuss scheduling

matters and the process by which prosecutors would hand over evidence, known as discovery, to the defense.

If charged with a low-level felony, Mr. Trump would likely be released on his own recognizance. He could be back in his Florida residence that same day.

When would Mr. Trump go to trial?
Cases in New York take months, and often more than a year, to go to trial. While the case is pending, lawyers would likely file legal briefs and argue over what evidence jurors would be allowed to hear.

SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS
What questions do you have about an indictment of former President Donald Trump? Join the conversation below.
To comment, you’ll need to be on WSJ.com

Mr. Trump’s lawyers almost certainly would seek to have any case dismissed before trial, on the grounds that the charges are untimely and improper. They could also file motions asking the trial be held outside Manhattan because of what Mr.

Trump may perceive as jurors who might judge him unfairly for political reasons.

Write to Corinne Ramey at corinn...@wsj.com and James Fanelli at james....@wsj.com

-=DirtBag
5:26 PM (3 minutes ago)
This ASSHOLE Trump attempted to destroy our Union.
He MUST be punished SEVERELY for those acts.

Maybe Trump running to Mexico to be protected by drug cartels?
🤔😁👍

Trump was going to being arrested and charged with a Felony Crime.
I hope he gets put in handcuffs..and does the 'Perp Walk'. :).

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On 2023-03-23 5:36 p.m., DirtBag wrote:>

Mr. Trump’s lawyers almost certainly would seek to have any case dismissed
before trial, on the grounds that the charges are untimely and improper.

Problem for Trump, is that all the prosecutor needs to do is play
a recording of Trump's lawyer in a TV interview from before Trump hired
him. Basically the lawyer said something along the lines that it is
credible that Trump is not guilty. Unlike most of Trump's other lawyers,
this one was smart enough to demand payment BEFORE he agreed to work
for Trump/

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On Friday, March 24, 2023 at 4:11:18 PM UTC-7, Alan Bowler wrote:

On 2023-03-23 5:36 p.m., DirtBag wrote:>

Mr. Trump’s lawyers almost certainly would seek to have any case dismissed
before trial, on the grounds that the charges are untimely and improper.

Problem for Trump, is that all the prosecutor needs to do is play
a recording of Trump's lawyer in a TV interview from before Trump hired
him. Basically the lawyer said something along the lines that it is
credible that Trump is not guilty. Unlike most of Trump's other lawyers, this one was smart enough to demand payment BEFORE he agreed to work
for Trump/

Yea. That would be a smart move.... HaHa
When will Trump face criminal charges?

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