Fears chaos - brings in 35,000 special police

Donald Trump

Crisis police are called in to New York - today Trump is put on trial  

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Amanda Hällsten  

Published: Less than 40 min ago  

Updated: Less than 10 min ago  

NEWS  

Today, Donald Trump is on trial in New York - and his supporters have begun to gather in the big city.  

At the same time, 35,000 police officers have been called in. 

- Our message is clear and simple: Stay safe, says mayor Eric Adams.  

Donald Trump has arrived at his home in New York to appear in court later today.  

According to the New York Times, the building is surrounded by security guards, press, police and protesters.  

Shortly after 20 Swedish time, the charges against him are expected to become public. Media are barred from the courtroom and the judge is only allowing a few photographers to take still pictures in the courtroom before the proceedings begin, reports CNN.  

Meanwhile, a large number of Trump supporters have planned to gather outside the court.  

The city's mayor, Eric Adams, has therefore raised concerns that unrest may break out. 

Photo: John Minchillo/AP  

          

         Trump waves to his supporters as he arrives in New York. Photo: Bryan Woolston/AP 

Gearing up for unrest  

Already, barricades have been set up and some 35,000 police officers have been called in -- a force larger and better trained than some national armies, according to the New York Times. 

Eric Adams has also issued a warning to potential rioters.  

- Our message is clear and simple: Hold on tight, he says, and continues: 

- New York is our home and not a place for your misdirected anger. 

Photo: Corey Sipkin/AP  

Photo: Yuki Iwamura/AP  

Will receive special treatment  

Never before has an ex-President of the United States been charged with a crime.  

But according to information provided to Yahoo News, Trump will be indicted on 34 counts. The site states that all 34 are classified as felonies as opposed to misdemeanors.  

Such more serious crimes, even in their lowest categorization – called Level E – can lead to up to four years in prison under New York's penal code. In practice, however, that is highly unlikely in Trump's case. 

- No one gets jail time for it as a first-time offender, says a court source in New York, in the article.