Arrest updates from Donald Trump – ex-president hours away from facing ’34 felony charges’ as questions linger over mugshots

Trump’s lawyer expects a “tough” process

Donald Trump’s attorney, Timothy Parlatore, told CNN that Judge Merchan can be harsh.

He explained: “I’ve tried a case before him before. He could be tough. I don’t think it will necessarily be anything that will change his ability to assess the facts and the law in this case.”

Parlatore added Merchan “wasn’t easy” the last time he stood trial.

Judge Merchan’s story with Trump

Judge Merchan has presided over many cases involving the former President.

The judge sentenced Allen Weisselberg to jail and oversaw the criminal fraud case of Steve Bannon, both of whom are close to Trump.

Merchan also led the Trump Organization’s tax fraud trial, reports CNN.

Judge Merchan’s story with Trump

Judge Merchan has presided over many cases involving the former President.

The judge sentenced Allen Weisselberg to jail and oversaw the criminal fraud case of Steve Bannon, both of whom are close to Trump.

Merchan also led the Trump Organization’s tax fraud trial, reports CNN.

More on Merchan’s answer

Judge Juan Merchan denied requests from several media outlets to transfer the charges.

Judge Merchan said: “People are rightly hungry for the most accurate and up-to-date information available. To suggest otherwise would be disingenuous.”

Despite his understanding of the request, he turned it down because of “conflicting interests”.

Trump’s legal team has also spoken out against media presence for security reasons.

The charge will not be transferred

The judge presiding over Donald Trump’s indictment, Juan Merchan, denied requests from multiple media outlets to broadcast Trump’s indictment.

The New York Times, Washington Post and Wall Street Journal wrote a letter to the court asking permission to allow a limited number of production teams to participate in the arrangement.

Judge Merchan denied the motion, but added: “It is impossible to dispute that these charges are a matter of monumental importance. Never in the history of the United States has an incumbent or former President been indicted on any criminal charges.

“Mr. Trump’s indictment has generated unprecedented public interest and media attention,” according to CNN.

The charge will not be transferred

The judge presiding over Donald Trump’s indictment, Juan Merchan, denied requests from multiple media outlets to broadcast Trump’s indictment.

The New York Times, Washington Post and Wall Street Journal wrote a letter to the court asking permission to allow a limited number of production teams to participate in the arrangement.

Judge Merchan denied the motion, but added: “It is impossible to dispute that these charges are a matter of monumental importance. Never in the history of the United States has an incumbent or former President been indicted on any criminal charges.

“Mr. Trump’s indictment has generated unprecedented public interest and media attention,” according to CNN.

Why there might not be a mugshot

Sources told CNN that Donald Trump will not be taking a mugshot when he arrives at the Manhattan Courthouse today.

Authorities were concerned that the photo would become public, in violation of national law.

What to expect

Because of Donald Trump’s status as a former president, his arrest will look different than that of a normal citizen.

There will be an intense level of security coordinated between the Secret Service and the NYPD.

He is expected to arrive at the office in the early afternoon.