Former President Donald Trump has been charged with 34 felony counts of falsifying business records related to a hush money payment made to porn actor Stormy Daniels during his 2016 Presidential campaign. According to two law enforcement officials, Trump entered a plea of not guilty at his Tuesday arraignment. Such a criminal reckoning is a remarkable event for Trump, considering the years of investigations into his various dealings. This legal struggle comes as Trump continues his attempted comeback for the White House in the upcoming elections. Investigations are also underway in Washington D.C. and Atlanta, which may result in more charges for the former President.

Donald Trump is an American businessman, former reality television host and the 45th President of the United States. He has held positions such as CEO and chairman of The Trump Organization. He’s been building up his business empire since 1971. Trump has real estate, golf courses, fashion and lifestyle brands, production deals and wineries in his portfolio. He also owned the Miss USA and Miss Universe pageants from 1996 to 2015 before selling them.

Daniels, born Stephanie Clifford, is an American pornographic actress, writer, and director. She is best known for her high-profile lawsuits over alleged affairs with Trump and his subsequent efforts to silence her. Daniels began performing in explicit adult films in 2002, starring in more than 150 films over the decade with other notable figures in the industry. In addition to her adult film career, she has directed several adult films, Guest-starred in television series, has been featured in magazines and mainstream publications, and published two best-selling books.