Grand Jury Indicts Former President Donald Trump
Procedure Law Provides Framework for Grand Juries
New York State Law Requires Copies of Article 190 for Grand Jurors
A New York grand jury has voted to indict former President Donald Trump, who has since arrived in New York City ahead of his scheduled court appearance. The indictment stems from an investigation into hush money payments made to two women during the 2016 presidential election.
The grand jury process in New York State is governed by the Criminal Procedure Law (CPL). The CPL outlines the procedures for selecting, empanelling, and conducting grand jury proceedings. Each grand juror is required to be given a copy of Article 190 of the CPL to read, which explains the role and responsibilities of grand jurors.
The length of service on a grand jury can vary from two weeks to a month or more. Grand jurors are typically responsible for hearing evidence and determining whether there is probable cause to believe that a crime has been committed. If the grand jury finds probable cause, it will issue an indictment, which is a formal accusation against the defendant.
In the case of former President Trump, the grand jury has voted to indict him on charges related to the hush money payments. The indictment is a significant development in the ongoing investigation into the former president's conduct during the 2016 election.
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