Former President Donald Trump is making history as the first former US president to face criminal charges. With his third presidential bid for 2024 underway, the stakes are high for both him and the country.
Hush Money Case
In March 2023, Trump was indicted by the Manhattan district attorney on state charges related to a hush-money payment to an adult-film star in 2016. Prosecutors allege Trump was part of an illegal conspiracy to undermine the integrity of the 2016 election by suppressing negative information. Trump has pleaded not guilty.
Classified Documents
In June 2023, a federal grand jury in Miami indicted Trump for taking classified national defense documents from the White House after leaving office and resisting government attempts to retrieve the materials. Trump and his aide have pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Election Interference
Special counsel Jack Smith's investigation led to Trump's third indictment, alleging efforts to overturn the 2020 election. The indictment claims Trump and his allies attempted to exploit the Capitol chaos to delay the election certification. Trump pleaded not guilty to all four counts.
Fulton County Case
In August 2023, an Atlanta-based grand jury indicted Trump and 18 others on state charges related to alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. Some individuals have pleaded guilty, while Trump maintains his not guilty plea. A judge dismissed six counts from the indictment on March 13, 2024.
As Trump navigates these legal challenges, his political future remains uncertain. The upcoming hearing in the Georgia case will shed further light on the legal battles he faces. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
