Donald Trump Goes on Trial: Former President Faces Federal Charges for Mishandling Classified Documents at Mar-a-Lago Resort

2023-06-13 18:07:22

(CNN) Former US President Donald Trump arrived Tuesday at a federal courtroom in Miami, where he is scheduled to stand trial in the case brought once morest him by Special Prosecutor Jack Smith.

Trump faces 37 counts for handling classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago resort following leaving the White House.

Defendant Walt Nauta, a Trump aide, arrived at the courtroom in a separate car. Nauta is also scheduled to appear before an examining judge today.

Donald Trump was placed under arrest following his arrival in court, to take a copy of his fingerprints, but a photo is not expected to be taken of him due to his previous position, while his assistant, Walt Nauta, was arrested and fingerprinted.

During the hearing, Trump pleaded not guilty to all the charges in the indictment, related to “mishandling of classified documents, and involvement in a conspiracy to obstruct justice.” Donald Trump’s lawyers demanded a jury trial, and attorney Todd Blanche told the judge: “We certainly plead innocent.” ” previous president.

It is noteworthy that Trump, according to the indictment, faces many charges, including “conspiracy to obstruct justice.” The indictment stated that the secret documents that the former US president deliberately kept included information regarding the weaknesses of America and its allies in the face of some military attacks and regarding possible reprisals in response to external attacks.

This is the first time a former US president has faced federal criminal charges.

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