Manhattan District Attorney speaks after Donald Trump court hearing – BBC News

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg spoke at a press conference following Donald Trump’s court hearing. 

He said this case is about 34 false statements made to cover up other crimes.

He added that Mr Trump repeatedly made false statements on New York business records and caused others to make false statements.

“These are felony crimes in New York State no matter who you are. We can not and will not normalise serious criminal conduct," Bragg said.

Bragg was the attorney to bring the charges against the former US president.

Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to 34 counts of felony criminal charges during the hearing in New York. 

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