- Manhattan grand jury hands down criminal indictment against former US president Donald Trump.
- The indictment has polarized the nation, with Trump calling it political persecution and his allies warning it will 'destroy America'.
- The charges are related to a $130,000 payment made to adult film star Stormy Daniels by Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen.
- Charges could also be brought against Allen Weisselberg, former CFO of the Trump Organization.
- The indictment is expected to be unsealed soon and Trump may surrender to law enforcement on Tuesday.
Donald Trump indictment thrusts a divided nation into new chapter of chaos
Partisans spar over whether charges are example of justice or political intimidation
Joshua Chaffin
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