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    5 key takeaways from the Trump indictment news

    Former President Donald Trump has been indicted by a New York grand jury. District Attorney Alvin Bragg's office said it has contacted Trump's attorney "to coordinate his surrender" for arraignment.
    by Emily Olson Mar 31, 2023 4 minutes
    Former President Donald Trump, pictured here at the Conservative Political Action Conference in August, was indicted by a Manhattan grand jury on Thursday.

    Former President Donald Trump has been indicted by a New York grand jury for his role in covering up hush money paid to adult film actress Stormy Daniels.

    District Attorney Alvin Bragg's office said it has contacted Trump's attorney "to coordinate his surrender" for arraignment.

    The grand jury's indictment — and Trump's charges — remain under seal, and NPR hasn't been able to confirm other media reports that the DA may arraign Trump on Tuesday.

    Here are five things to know about the latest news.

    1. The grand jury has been investigating Trump for months

    Trump is likely to be charged with a violation of New York penal code 175.10, in the first degree, says Kim Wehle, a former U.S. attorney and now a law professor at the University of Baltimore.

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