Former President Donald Trump is currently embroiled in four federal criminal cases, each with its own set of allegations and legal proceedings. Here is a summary of the cases and their current status:
Hush Money Case:
In March 2023, Trump was indicted by the Manhattan district attorney on state charges related to a hush-money payment made to an adult-film star in 2016. On May 30, he was found guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records. This made him the first former US president to be convicted of a felony. Prosecutors claim Trump was part of an illegal conspiracy to undermine the integrity of the 2016 election. Trump has pleaded not guilty, and his sentencing is scheduled for July 11.
Classified Documents Case:
In June 2023, Trump was indicted by a federal grand jury in Miami for allegedly taking classified national defense documents from the White House after leaving office. He has also been charged with resisting the government's attempts to retrieve the materials. Trump and his aide have pleaded not guilty. The trial has been postponed indefinitely due to issues surrounding classified evidence.
Election Interference Case:
A special counsel investigated Trump's alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election. An indictment from August 2023 accuses Trump and others of attempting to exploit the Capitol violence to delay the election certification. Trump pleaded not guilty to all charges, and the case is on hold pending a Supreme Court decision on presidential immunity.
Fulton County Case:
In August 2023, Trump and 18 others were indicted on state charges related to efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. A judge dismissed six counts from the indictment, including three related to Trump. The remaining charges are still pending, with the case currently paused until a ruling on the disqualification of the prosecutor.
These cases mark a significant legal battle for the former president, with each one carrying its own complexities and implications for Trump's future legal standing.
