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Former US President Donald Trump has appeared in court in New York. He was arrested and charged with business fraud. It's connected to payments he made to an adult movie star shortly before he won the 2016 US election. Trump pleaded not guilty.

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The story  

Donald Trump has become the first ex-US president to be arrested and charged with criminal offences.

He’s accused of business fraud connected to money he paid to an adult film actress shortly before he won the presidential election in 2016.

The case comes as he campaigns to become president again, in the 2024 election.

Trump pleaded not guilty when he appeared in court on Tuesday.

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photo of a person’s face taken by police after their arrest

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developed; became clear

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rails against
complains angrily

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