Former President Trump Plead Not Guilty to Federal Charges

Former President Trump Plead Not Guilty to Federal Charges

Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to federal charges on Friday, June 14, 2023. The charges stem from an investigation into Trump's handling of classified documents while he was in office.

The indictment alleges that Trump stored classified documents in a bathroom at his Mar-a-Lago resort and that he suggested his lawyers not cooperate with a subpoena. Trump is facing 37 counts, including obstruction of justice, destruction of government property, and making false statements.

Trump's lawyers have denied the allegations and have vowed to fight the charges. They have also said that Trump is the victim of a "witch hunt" by the Biden administration.

The indictment is the latest development in a long-running investigation into Trump's activities while he was in office. The investigation has been led by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York.

Trump is the first former president to be indicted since Richard Nixon. If convicted, he could face up to 20 years in prison.

The indictment has drawn a mixed reaction from the public. Some people believe that Trump is guilty of the charges and should be punished. Others believe that the charges are politically motivated and that Trump is being unfairly targeted.

The case is likely to be a major legal and political battle. It remains to be seen whether Trump will be convicted and, if so, what the consequences will be.