The next hearing in Trump’s trial is August 28. A more detailed schedule of the trial will be announced at that time. Prosecutors said there was no need to detain Trump.
Former President of the United States Donald Trump appeared in court on Thursday to hear the new charges.
The charges are related to the investigationwhich explores the Trump campaign’s attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.
During the indictment, Trump spoke calmly and, as expected, asserted his innocence. At the same time, he confirmed his name, age and that he was not under the influence of any substance, says the British Broadcasting Company BBC.
Judge Moxila Upadhyaya reminded Trump that he is not allowed to talk about the details of the case to outsiders. Upadhyaya warned Trump that talking about the details could lead to arrest, parole and contempt of court charges.
In addition, the prosecutors emphasized that a quick handling of the case would benefit the case. Trump’s defense attorney John Lauren however, more time would be needed to prepare the defense. Lauro said the timetable set by the prosecutor is “somewhat absurd”, considering that the investigation of the case has lasted three years.
The next hearing in Trump’s trial is August 28. A more detailed schedule of the trial will be announced at that time, reports the BBC.
Prosecutors also stated that it is not necessary to detain Trump ahead of the trial.
According to Trump, the charges are “persecution of a political opponent”
Trump commented on the number of indictments to the press at the airport by his private plane before returning to the state of New Jersey.
– Today was a very sad day for America, Trump said.
According to him, it was very sad to drive through Washington and see all the “cruelty and rot.” This is not where I left off, Trump said.
Trump claims that the charges brought against him are persecution by a political opponent.
– If you don’t manage to accuse, then you start to persecute, Trump said at the end, and didn’t stay to answer the questions of the press.
The defense attorney shed light on a possible defense strategy
After the number of indictments, another defense lawyer for Trump Alibaba Habba hinted at a possible defense strategy, says the BBC.
Habba claimed that Trump’s team had given the former president “poor guidance” after the election.
– I believe that everyone was aware that he lost the election. That doesn’t mean that was the only advice he was given, Habba said.
– It doesn’t mean that other people haven’t advised him exactly the opposite. The president has the right, like each of us, to listen to several opinions and make a decision, Habba continued.
These charges were read to Trump
The indictment by the new charges include conspiring to violate civil rights and defraud the federal government by attempting to overturn the election result, as well as obstructing and attempting to obstruct an investigation.
Trump was charged with four counts related to his actions after the 2020 presidential election. At that time, Trump, representing the Republicans, lost to the Democratic candidate For Joe Biden. However, after the election, Trump did not accept the legitimate election result.
On Thursday, Trump was charged with conspiracy to defraud the United States, conspiracy to obstruct official proceedings, and attempting to obstruct official proceedings. Trump was also charged with conspiracy.
Trump’s previous indictments concern falsifying accounting records related to the sex scandal and possession of classified documents.
In addition, the state of Georgia is investigating Trump’s attempt to overturn the results of the presidential election in Georgia.