Former US President Donald Trump finds himself entangled in a web of legal challenges, with criminal charges mounting against him in various jurisdictions. The latest blow comes in the form of a racketeering indictment filed in the state of Georgia, where Trump stands accused of seeking to overturn the 2020 US election results. This marks the fourth instance of criminal charges against the former Republican president within a mere three-month period.
In what has been labeled as “the most sweeping” charges to date, the 77-year-old Trump faces a four-count indictment in Washington, DC, for his alleged efforts to overturn his defeat against Democratic leader Joe Biden. However, Trump maintains his plea of not guilty in all four cases, setting the stage for an intense legal battle.
The recent indictment in Georgia highlights a sprawling 98-page document listing 19 defendants and 41 criminal counts. The charges center around racketeering, a legal tactic often employed against organized crime groups. If found guilty, Trump and his co-defendants could face penalties of up to 20 years in prison. The investigation was spurred by the release of a recorded call where Trump urged Georgia’s secretary of state, Brad Raffensperger, to “find 11,780 votes” to tip the election in his favor.
Meanwhile, Trump’s legal woes extend to other fronts. He is set to face a New York state trial in March 2024, relating to hush money payments made during the 2016 presidential campaign to conceal allegations of extramarital affairs. The former president is also slated for a federal trial in May in Florida, accused of mishandling classified documents during his tenure. Both trials come with significant potential penalties, including up to 20 years in prison.
In June, Trump was indicted on charges related to his alleged mishandling of top-secret documents at his Florida estate. The indictment suggests he sought assistance from aides and lawyers to conceal records from investigators. Further charges were added in July, including allegations of deleting surveillance footage and holding onto classified documents improperly.
The legal drama continues as Trump also faces charges of election fraud in Washington. The indictment, issued in August, accuses him of working to overturn the 2020 election results leading up to the violent US Capitol riot. The charges encompass conspiracy to defraud the US government and conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding, carrying the potential for a 20-year prison sentence.
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https://www.vox.com/trump-investigations/23832341/trump-charges-prison-time-sentence-indictments
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