Opening statements given for Trump trial

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Opening statements were given April 23, 2024, for the beginning of former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial.

Trump is facing 34 felony charges related to falsifying business records and paying off individuals to prevent damaging stories from coming to light that may have interfered with his election in 2016.

Paul Charlton, former U.S. Attorney and current partner at Dentons law firm, joined us to discuss.

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Paul Charlton, former U.S. Attorney and current partner at Dentons law firm

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