New Delhi: In a startling turn of events, former President Donald Trump has been indicted for his alleged involvement in efforts to overturn the 2020 US Presidential election, which subsequently led to the infamous January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, as reported by The Hill. The indictment comes after Trump revealed that he had received a target letter, indicating he is the focus of an investigation – a forewarning that often precedes the filing of charges.
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Trump faces charges as part of special counsel’s investigation
The indictment is linked to special counsel Jack Smith’s investigation into the matter, which has seen a federal grand jury in Washington, D.C., actively considering evidence in the case. The grand jury, known to convene on Tuesdays and Thursdays, has taken a keen interest in the proceedings, as reported by The Hill.
Key details of the indictment
According to the docket of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, the case against Trump has been assigned to US District Judge Tanya Chutkan, who assumed her role in 2014. As part of special counsel Jack Smith’s investigation, Trump is charged with several serious offenses, including:
-Conspiracy to defraud the United States
-Conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding
-Obstruction of and attempt to obstruct an official proceeding
-Conspiracy against rights, as per a report by CNN.
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Trump’s court appearance and bold claims
Trump is scheduled to make his initial court appearance on Thursday in federal court in Washington, D.C., according to court filings. Prior to the official announcement of his indictment, the former President had already predicted the development, stating on the media platform Truth Social: “I hear that Deranged Jack Smith, in order to interfere with the Presidential Election of 2024, will be putting out yet another Fake Indictment of your favorite President, me, at 5:00 P.M.”, as reported by The Hill.
🚨 TRUMP RELEASES STATEMENT ON NEW INDICTMENT
“They come at me from left. They come at me from right—the RINOs, the communists, the marxists, the fascists”
“We will not only survive, but we will be stronger than ever before!” pic.twitter.com/YRf2GqYSrB
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) August 2, 2023
Outraged reaction and allegations of prosecutorial misconduct
Trump also expressed his outrage and questioned the timing of the indictment, asking why it took so long and suggesting it was deliberately placed in the midst of his campaign. His statement read, “Why didn’t they do this 2.5 years ago? Why did they wait so long? Because they wanted to put it right in the middle of my campaign. Prosecutorial Misconduct!”.
As the news of Trump’s indictment spreads like wildfire, the nation eagerly awaits the court appearance and the unfolding of events in this high-profile case. The allegations against the former President and the shocking details of the indictment have left the public in anticipation of the trial’s revelations. Stay tuned for further updates on this gripping saga that has captivated the nation.
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