1. Skip to content
  2. Skip to main menu
  3. Skip to more DW sites
Live TV
Latest audioLatest videos
In focus
Israel-Hamas warRussia's war in UkraineSustainability
Law and JusticeUnited States of America

US: 'Hush money' trial against Donald Trump begins

Lara Babalola
April 15, 2024

If found guilty, the candidate in 2024 US presidential election and former US president faces over a decade in prison. The 'hush money' charge alleges Trump falsified business records for payments to an adult film star before the 2016 US presidential election.

https://p.dw.com/p/4emtQ
Skip next section Similar stories from United States of America

Similar stories from United States of America

Migrants removed from an illegal encampment follow a city worker to a bus

US: Tensions grow in Denver over help for migrants

Concerns are rising in the western US city over the cost of aiding and housing tens of thousands of migrants.
MigrationMarch 21, 202401:54 min
A view of stands selling Trump merchandise

Republicans at 'Principles First' summit look beyond Trump

Not all Republicans support Donald Trump. DW's Ines Pohl spoke with some of them at the Principles First summit.
PoliticsFebruary 25, 202402:11 min
President Joe Biden listens as he sits in an armchair in front of the flags of Israel and the US

What are the issues dogging Joe Biden's reelection campaign?

As the US presidential election approaches, incumbent Joe Biden is facing low approval ratings. Why is that?
PoliticsFebruary 4, 202402:31 min
Show more
Skip next section More on Law and Justice from North America

More on Law and Justice from North America

USA, New York | Ex-Präsident Donald Trump vor Gericht

Trump pleads not guilty to 34 charges

The former US president faces 34 counts of falsifying business records that prosecutors say he orchestrated.
Law and JusticeApril 5, 202302:11 min
Skip next section More on Law and Justice from around the world

More on Law and Justice from around the world

Demonstrators holding up placards rally in support of abortion rights at the US Supreme Court in Washington DC (2023 file photo)

Abortion rights increase globally — with exceptions

DW takes a look at some of the countries where women have restricted access to abortion.
Law and JusticeMarch 8, 202402:19 min
Stella Assange, wife of Julian Assange, stands among banners reading "Free Assange" at a rally in England on April 20, 2022

UK court to hear final Assange extradition appeal

Assange's wife warns that the controversial whistleblower is in precarious health and could die if extradited to the US.
Law and JusticeFebruary 20, 202402:43 min
A view of Pro-Palestinian demonstrators near the International Court of Justice in The Hague

ICJ: Israel must act to prevent genocide in Gaza

The UN's top court made the ruling in a landmark case brought forward by South Africa.
Law and JusticeJanuary 26, 202402:31 min
Show more