Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to federal charges on Thursday, which accused him of orchestrating an unsuccessful attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 election. The charges include subverting the will of voters and obstructing the certification of Joe Biden’s victory. Trump appeared before a magistrate judge in Washington, D.C., sitting stern-faced with folded hands and occasionally shaking his head. His “not guilty” plea was entered, and he thanked the judge at the end of the arraignment.
The courtroom where Trump appeared is located in downtown Washington, D.C., with a clear view of the Capitol. Over 1,000 Capitol rioters have been charged in the same building. The indictment against Trump includes four felony counts, including conspiracy to defraud the U.S. government and conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding. If convicted, he could face a lengthy prison sentence. Special counsel Jack Smith, who is handling the case, was present in the courtroom, along with three police officers who defended the Capitol during the riot.
Trump has maintained his innocence, with his legal team arguing that the charges are an attack on his freedom of speech. Shortly after leaving the courthouse, his campaign began fundraising with an email stating that he had been officially arraigned. This latest case adds to Trump’s ongoing legal troubles, including federal charges related to classified document hoarding and an investigation into attempts to subvert election results in Georgia.
This marks the third criminal case brought against Trump in less than six months. He has pleaded not guilty to previous charges in New York and Florida, which are set for trial next year. His lawyer asserts that Trump’s actions were protected by the First Amendment and that he relied on legal advice. Trump has also claimed, without evidence, that the special counsel is attempting to interfere with the 2024 presidential election.
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