Trump 'hush money' trial opening statements get underway in New York

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Former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker is expected to be called as the first witness in Trump's 'hush money' trial in New York.

Opening statements are set to begin this morning in former President Donald Trump 's criminal trial in New York, when prosecutors will begin laying out their case for jurors.Trump is accused of falsifying business records to cover up a 'hush money' payment during his 2016 campaign. Defense attorneys are expected to argue Trump has been charged on flimsy evidence from an untrustworthy key witness.

' Trump was charged last year with 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. Trump has pleaded not guilty and denies having had a sexual encounter.He seethed about the case last week as the trial got underway with jury selection. Trump lashed out at Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg in public appearances and posted about Bragg, Judge Juan Merchan and Cohen on social media.

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