Donald Trump indictment updates – Special counsel Jack Smith reveals 38 charges before press conference as lawyers quit

Trump has been fingerprinted

Sources told ABC’s that Donald Trump was fingerprinted upon his arrest.

However, Trump was not handcuffed and did not take a mugshot.

Eric Trump praises father

Eric Trump posted an AI-created photo of his father walking with a mob of supporters.

He captioned the picture: “One of a kind!”

Congresswoman claims Trump is 'intimidating' judge

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a Democrat congresswoman has said Trump is "publicly intimidating" judge Juan Merchan's family. 

She said: "He is publicly intimidating a judge and pointing a spotlight on their family to his supporters - many of whom have admitted in court to committing violence in his name.

"He knows what he’s doing."

During his speech Trump said: "I have a Trump-hating judge with a Trump-hating family."

What happened in the courtroom?

After a clerk read out the indictment number, 71543, at the New York hearing, the former President stayed seated and, in a throaty voice, declared: “Not guilty.”

The proceedings lasted nearly an hour and prosecutors mentioned Trump had made "threatening posts" on social media.

Judge Merchan gave Trump's lawyers until 8 August to file any motions.

Before the hearing, Trump was fingerprinted and processed inside the courthouse — but he didn’t have his mugshot taken.

Trump’s lawyer anticipates a ‘tough’ trial

Donald Trump’s lawyer, Timothy Parlatore told  that Judge Merchan can be tough.

He stated: “I’ve tried a case in front of him before. He could be tough. I don’t think it’s necessarily going to be something that’s going to change his ability to evaluate the facts and the law in this case.”

Parlatore added Merchan was “not easy” the last time he was in court.

Judge Merchan’s history with Trump

Judge Merchan has presided over many cases involving the former president.

The judge sentenced Allen Weisselberg to prison and oversaw Steve Bannon’s criminal fraud case, both of which are in Trump’s close circle.

Merchan also presided over the Trump Organization tax fraud trial, reports.

Judge Merchan’s history with Trump

Judge Merchan has presided over many cases involving the former president.

The judge sentenced Allen Weisselberg to prison and oversaw Steve Bannon’s criminal fraud case, both of which are in Trump’s close circle.

Merchan also presided over the Trump Organization tax fraud trial, reports.

Donald Trump’s charges explained

Doland Trump faces arrest after being accused of paying adult film star Stormy Daniels over $100,000 in so-called hush money.

This came after Stormy threatened to sell details about the pair’s alleged affair to media outlets in 2016.

Trump’s lawyer Michael Cohen paid $130,000 to Ms. Daniels to keep quiet.

However, this is not illegal.

But, prosecutors claim Trump reimbursed Mr. Cohen for the cash, claiming it to be legal fees.

Prosecutors alleged that this amounts to falsifying business records, which is a crime.

Meet Stormy Daniels

Stormy Daniels is a popular adult film actress and director who was born on March 17, 1979, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

She was born Stephanie Gregory Clifford and first gained attention as a stripper.

Due to her successful career, she has been able to win numerous industry awards and become a member of the NightMoves, AVN, and XRCO Halls of Fame.

In 2018, Daniels was set to appear as a housemate on the 22nd season of UK Celebrity Big Brother but backed out hours before the show was set to go live.

She also appeared in the reboot of VH1’s The Surreal Life’s debut season in 2022.

Following her legal battle against Donald Trump, West Hollywood honored Daniels by giving her the key to the city and naming May 23 “Stormy Daniels Day.”

Trump's attorney said it was 'not a good day'

Following the historic arraignment, Trump's attorney Tacopina addressed the media outside the courthouse: "This was not a good day.

"There's nothing the indictment itself. It is boilerplate. It doesn't allege any federal crime and the state crime that's been violated.

"It doesn't allege what the false statement is, and it's really disappointing. It's sad, and we're going to fight it. We're going to fight it hard."

Tacopina said that Trump was "upset" but is still motivated, and the moment will not "stop him" or "slow him down."

Marjorie Taylor Greene escapes Trump arraignment

Marjorie Taylor Greene was forced to leave the Trump arraignment demonstration after being overpowered by opposing demonstrators, per the .

There appeared to be more reporters present during her turbulent arrival in New York on Tuesday than demonstrators.

The New York Young Republicans, a group connected to troubled congressman George Santos who briefly attended the event before leaving after being surrounded by the media, joined Greene.

Counterprotesters who intended to stage their own “emergency noise demo” to block out Greene’s “hate speech” also confronted her.

Judge warned Trump

Donald Trump was released on his own recognizance and boarded his private jet back to , where addressed the public from his Mar-a-Lago resort.

Judge Juan Merchan did not put a gag order on Trump but warned him not to post anything on  that could cause unrest.

"Refrain from engaging in conduct which has the potential to incite violence or create civil unrest," Judge Merchan told Trump.

"Don't engage in words or conduct which could jeopardize the rule of law as it applies to these proceedings in this courtroom."

About Barron Trump

Donald Trump’s youngest son, Barron, is his only child with his current wife, Melania Trump.

Born in 2006 – a year after his parents’ 2005 nuptials – Barron is closer in age to his eight nieces and nephews than his siblings.

In fact, there is a 28-year difference between Barron and Donald Jr.

His nickname is Little Donald because he reportedly shares so many similarities with his dad.

Melania wasn't present

Donald Trump's wife Melania was notably absent at his speech Tuesday evening.

Trump's daughter was also not in attendance, along with her husband Jared Kushner.

Mar-a-Lago crowd loves Trump siblings

Donald Trump's son Donald Trump Jr., with his fiancé Kimberly Guilfoyle, and daughter Tiffany Trump entered the Mar-a-Lago event together - and were met with loud applause from the audience.

Tiffany was joined at the address by her new husband Michael Boulos.

Despite receiving a shoutout during the address, Trump's son Barron  was not seen at the address.

Trump maintains innocence

Former president Donald Trump has maintained his innocence throughout his arrest.

“The only crime I have committed was to fearlessly defend our nation from those who seek to destroy it,"; he said tonight at Mar-a-Lago.

He has pleaded not guilty to 34 counts of falsifying business records.

Trump's speech is a family affair

Donald Trump's son Eric Trump is at Mar-a-Lago while his dad speaks, along with his wife Lara.

Donald Trump Jr and his wife Kimberly Guilfoyle are also at the speech, joined by Tiffany Trump and her new husband Michael Boulos.

Trump says Bragg is a 'criminal'

Donald Trump says that Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is a "criminal" for allegedly leaking information about the charges against Trump.

"For which he should be prosecuted - or, at a minimum, he should resign."

Trump calls son 'tall and smart'

Trump says that his son Barron will be "great someday."

"He's tall and he's smart," the proud father says.

Donald Trump’s youngest son, Barron, is his only child with his current wife, Melania Trump.

While Barron's height has yet to be confirmed, the 17-year-old is said to stand tall at 6-foot-7.

Trump slams Letitia James

Though Trump was arrested and arraigned today, he is now slamming New York Attorney General Letitia James for a separate investigation into his business dealings.

Trump has previously compared the probe to a "witch hunt" and said James should focus on "real crime."

Trump calls for case to be dropped

Trump called for the charges against him to be "dropped immediately" as he maintains his innocence.

He has pleaded not guilty to 34 counts of falsifying business records.

Trump predicts world war

Trump says that this is the "most embarrassing time" in the country.

He says that crime rates under the Biden Administration could lead to an "all out nuclear world war three."

Crowd boos Bragg

As Trump mentions Alvin Bragg, who brought the indictment against the former president, the crowd boos.

He says the arrest is an "insult to our country as the world is already laughing at us for so many other reasons."

'Our country is going to hell'

After Trump mentioned the raids on Mar-a-Lago in comparison with the treatment of Hunter Biden, Trump seemingly reprimanded the government.

"Our country is going to hell," the former president said.

'They attacked me'

Trump says he was "attacked" with "fraudulent investigations."

The crowd boos as he mentions the raid on Mar-a-Lago.