In Trump probe, NYC grand jury hearing from final witnesses

By ERIC TUCKER and MICHAEL R. SISAK
Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — A New York grand jury is hearing from final witnesses in the investigation into Donald Trump as law enforcement officials accelerate security preparations in advance of a possible indictment. This, as Trump’s fellow Republicans stake out public positions in a criminal probe expected to shake up the 2024 presidential race. Robert Costello, a lawyer who had a falling out with the star government witness in the Trump investigation, arrived in court Monday afternoon after being invited to appear before the grand jury. His testimony could give the former president an indirect opportunity to make a case that he shouldn’t face criminal charges over hush money paid during his 2016 campaign.