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Former President Donald Trump appeared in a federal courtroom and pleaded not guilty to four felony charges in the 2020 election probe brought by special counsel Jack Smith. The charges in the 2020 election probe include conspiracy to defraud the United States, obstruction of an official proceeding, and conspiracy against rights, as CBS News reported.
Federal Charges In 2020 Election Probe: Donald Trump Pleads Not Guilty! (PHOTO: Sunstar)
Trump’s Federal Charges In 2020 Election Probe
During the arraignment, which lasted about half an hour, Trump stood to be sworn in and entered his plea of not guilty. The judge released him under certain conditions, including not violating federal law charges in the 2020 election probe and not discussing the case with potential witnesses, except through attorneys.
The indictment accuses Trump and six co-conspirators of attempting to block the transfer of power to Joe Biden after the 2020 election probe, culminating in the January 6th attack on the Capitol. The document alleges that Trump knew his claims of widespread voter fraud were false but continued to disseminate them to create mistrust and erode public faith in the 2020 election probe.
Trump has consistently denounced Smith’s investigation as politically motivated and maintains his innocence. This was his third arraignment on criminal charges in four months, having faced charges related to hush money payments and handling of classified documents in separate cases.
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Federal Charges In 2020 Election Probe
After the hearing, Trump briefly spoke to reporters, expressing sadness for America and criticizing the state of Washington, D.C. He claimed that the charges in the 2020 election probe against him were persecution of a political opponent and that he was leading in the Republican primary and against President Biden. He emphasized the need to prevent such occurrences in America.
Trump’s next hearing is scheduled for August 28 before a different judge, and he will not be required to attend. The case continues to be closely watched, given its significance and potential implications for the political landscape.
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