Former GOP President Donald Trump has officially been indicted in New York for his alleged role in paying hush money to a porn star. The indictment reportedly covers more than two dozen felonies. Trump is expected to turn himself in by Tuesday and face arraignments.
“This is political persecution and election Interference at the highest level in history,” Trump said in a statement Thursday night.
The exact nature of the charges are unclear, according to Associated Press, but stem from payments made during the 2016 presidential campaign to silence claims of an extramarital sexual encounter. Trump is the former president in history to be criminally charged.
Republicans have been quick to express their anger and defend the former president, who is expected to use the indictment to unify the GOP, NPR reports, with members calling the indictment an “outrage” and “unprecedented abuse of power.”
CP OPINION: Fix the problems related to unacceptable deaths at Charleston detention center.
“It’s sickening to read a description of the treatment received by Brown, who “had been determined to be incompetent due to mental illness” when a state judge ordered Dec. 16 that he be hospitalized for “restorative treatment” through the state Department of Mental Health.”
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Cooper River Bridge Run returns. The Cooper River Bridge Run is back as part of Charleston’s busiest weekend of the year. Weekend storms may affect the race with strong winds.
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Sheriff’s office reveals documents related to detention center’s medical provider. The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office has released hundreds of pages of documents hoping to set the record straight about the issues at the Al Cannon Detention Center. Meanwhile, the Charleston County council has unveiled plans to choose a new medical provider for the detention center.
Legislation anticipated for alcoholic food products. A bill expected to be filed again in the S.C. House of Representatives would make businesses that sell alcoholic food products follow the same rules as those that sell alcoholic beverages.
Offshore drilling plan moves forward with passage of House bill. The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Republican-backed Lower Energy Costs Act which includes a ban on offshore drilling off the Atlantic coast.
Charleston writers create more space for art. April is National Poetry Month, giving a spotlight to the art form that is often overlooked and labeled obscure and Charleston’s newest poet laureate, Asiah Mae, is determined to open up more space for the city’s growing poetry scene.
Women in power reflect on leadership, representation. Women in major leadership positions in South Carolina say the state has a long way to go to expand opportunities and provide proper representation for women in the state.
Charleston moves forward with conversion of former Confederate fort. An old Confederate war fort on James Island is being converted to a park with a small parking lot, walking trails and access to the Stono River for kayaking and fishing.
Charleston writers create more space for art. April is National Poetry Month, giving a spotlight to the art form that is often overlooked and labeled obscure and Charleston’s newest poet laureate, Asiah Mae, is determined to open up more space for the city’s growing poetry scene.
Palmetto Goodwill to offer free tax assistance. Palmetto Goodwill locations in North Charleston and Summerville are providing free tax help now through April 18 to residents with annual incomes of $73,000 or less.
Jerome plans ahead for North Charleston mayor race. North Charleston councilwoman Rhonda Jerome has announced her bid to run for North Charleston mayor after the announcement that Mayor Keith Summey would not run for reelection. Jerome said she plans to give attention to the city’s infrastructure.
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