Former President Donald Trump Indicted in Georgia
37 Counts, Including Willful Retention, Alleged
August 3, 2023 10:09 AM EDT CBS News
Former President Donald Trump was indicted on Tuesday by a federal grand jury in Georgia. The indictment, unsealed early Friday afternoon, shows that the grand jury indicted Trump on 37 counts, including 31 counts of willful retention.
The indictment alleges that Trump and his associates engaged in "a multi-state conspiracy to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election." The alleged conspiracy includes efforts to interfere with the counting of electoral votes, submit false electoral certificates, and pressure state officials to change the results of the election.
If convicted, Trump could face up to 20 years in prison on each count of willful retention. He is scheduled to be arraigned on the charges on August 9.
The indictment is a major development in the investigation into Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election. It is the first time that Trump has been charged with a crime in connection with the investigation.
The indictment leaves readers with a lasting impression of the gravity of the charges against Trump. It is a reminder that no one is above the law, not even the former president of the United States.
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