Donald Trump has been indicted for a third time this year by a Washington grand jury over his alleged involvement with the Jan. 6 Capitol riots. On Tuesday, the former president was indicted on fou…
has been indicted for a third time this year by a Washington grand jury over his alleged involvement with the Jan. 6 Capitol riots.
On Tuesday, the former president was indicted on four counts related to his efforts to overturn the 2020 election, including conspiracy to defraud the U.S. government, conspiracy to obstruct a congressional proceeding, obstruction of and attempt to obstruct a congressional proceeding and conspiracy to violate rights.
The obstruction charges carry a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, while convictions on the conspiracy to violate rights and defraud the government would carry up to five years each.also references six co-conspirators who were not named, including a political consultant, a justice department official and four attorneys.
Ahead of the indictment, Trump received a letter detailing that he was being investigated as part of special counsel Jack Smith’s inspection into the Capitol riots. The letter revealed three potential counts that the former president could be indicted on, including conspiracy to commit an offense or to defraud the United States, deprivation of rights and tampering with a witness, victim or informant, theThe news comes as Trump continues his 2024 presidential campaign.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
14th Utahn charged with participating in Jan. 6 Capitol riot along with his uncleAnother Utahn has been charged in federal court with entering the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021 riot.
Read more »
How a Georgia Trump indictment would differ from the federal Jan. 6 caseA sprawling, multi-defendant indictment. An ex-president’s trial televised for the world to watch. Potential charges typically used for organized...
Read more »
Opinion | The most difficult assignment for Trump’s Jan. 6 legal team just got easierJudge Tanya Chutkan wants a speedy trial. Donald Trump doesn't.
Read more »
Texas woman charged with threatening federal judge overseeing Trump Jan. 6 caseProsecutors say the woman sent a threatening and racist voicemail to Judge Tanya Chutkan, and also made threats against Democratic Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee.
Read more »