In this politically very sensitive case, Donald Trump is expected from 5 p.m. (French time) in court. He should escape the handcuffs and the parade of shame in front of the photographers, the famous “perp walk”. According to Yahoo News, he will also not be photographed.
Once his fingerprints have been taken, Donald Trump will appear before Judge Juan Merchan at 2:15 p.m. (8:15 p.m. Paris time). The latter will officially reveal the charges to him, which have so far been under seal. Television cameras will not be allowed in the courtroom, the judge ruled.
According to his lawyers, Donald Trump will plead not guilty. He should come out free and go back to Florida, where he promised to hold a press conference on Tuesday evening. The judge could, however, impose a gag order limiting the former president’s ability to speak publicly about the case.