The Manhattan district attorney's office is reportedly presenting evidence to a grand jury on Monday which could potentially lay the groundwork for criminal charges against former President Donald Trump regarding a hush money payment made to adult-film actress Stormy Daniels in the 2016 campaign. The New York Times reported that the payment of $130,000 was made in exchange for not disclosing an alleged extramarital affair Trump had with Daniels nearly a decade prior.

Trump's former fixer Michael Cohen was seen entering the building where the grand jury meets earlier this month and several other potential witnesses have been contacted by investigators. After Cohen pleaded guilty in 2018 to campaign finance charges, Trump has maintained his innocence and continues to deny the alleged extra-marital affair.

The former president's current attorney, Ronald Fischetti, said he is "aware of the investigation" and the New York District Attorney's office declined to comment. The decision to present evidence to the grand jury suggests the Manhattan district attorney is pursuing the case against Trump personally and could result in criminal charges.