Saturday, June 10, 2023

The latest Trump indictment

These relate to the classified documents found last year at his properties. Other charges may stem from the attacks of 1/6 and the attempt to interfere with the presidential election in Georgia.

- Click here for it.

- Click here for an annotated version.

Here is the breakdown: 

31 counts
- Related to withholding national defense information
- One count against Mr. Trump for each document he was alleged to have kept in his possession.

5 counts
- Related to concealing possession of classified documents
- Among them are counts of conspiracy to obstruct justice and withholding documents and records, levied against both Mr. Trump and an aide, Walt Nauta.

2 counts
- False statements
- Related to statements to the F.B.I. by Mr. Trump and an aide, Walt Nauta.