Donald Trump, Set to Be Arraigned , in New York Criminal Court.<br />On April 4, Donald Trump is set to be arraigned <br />in a New York criminal court on dozens of <br />charges related to alleged hush money payments.<br />On April 4, Donald Trump is set to be arraigned <br />in a New York criminal court on dozens of <br />charges related to alleged hush money payments.<br />NBC reports that this is the first time <br />in United States history that a former <br />president faces criminal charges.<br />The expected timeline sees Trump <br />arrive at the court around noon <br />to be fingerprinted and processed.<br />Later, Trump is expected to enter a plea of not guilty <br />before Judge Juan Merchan, at which time the charges<br />against the former president will be unveiled.<br />NBC reports that security is high <br />in and around the courthouse, <br />as authorities brace for protests. .<br />Police have closed down streets and deployed <br />helicopters as both media outlets and <br />spectators have gathered outside the court.<br />Last month, Trump called for protests <br />ahead of his arrest, which he has vocally <br />criticized on his social media site, Truth Social.<br />NBC reports that New York Mayor Eric Adams <br />told the press that the city was braced for <br />the possibility of unrest, saying “We are prepared.” .<br />NBC reports that New York Mayor Eric Adams <br />told the press that the city was braced for <br />the possibility of unrest, saying “We are prepared.” .<br />Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's investigation <br />into Trump reportedly centered around alleged hush <br />money paid to two women ahead of the 2016 election.<br />NBC reports that Trump has denied <br />any wrongdoing, including the two <br />women's claims of an affair
