Trump is not expected to take a plea deal if the case related to an illegal hush money payment to Stormy Daniels goes to trial, his attorney says.
Trump won't take a plea deal because "there's no crime,"He "initially was shocked" when he learned of the New York grand jury's indictment, Tacopina added.
Trump's attorney in another legal inquiry— predicted Friday that the Trump team will file a motion to dismiss the New York charges.James Trusty said on CNNThe big picture:
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