In 2023, four criminal indictments were filed against Donald Trump, former president of the United States from 2017 to 2021 and the current President-Elect as of 2024. Two indictments are on state charges (one in New York and one in Georgia) and two indictments (as well as one superseding indictment) are on federal charges (one in Florida and one in the District of Columbia).[1]
| Date | March 25 – August 14, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Arrests |
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The District of Columbia trial was put on hold in February 2024 while waiting for the Supreme Court to determine whether Trump is immune from prosecution. The case was returned to the District Court on August 2 to conduct hearings consistent with the Supreme Court's ruling. The 6-week-long New York trial began on April 15, 2024 with Trump convicted in all 34 charges and sentencing scheduled for November 26.[2] On June 5, 2024, the Georgia trial was paused while the Georgia Court of Appeals decides whether to disqualify Fani Willis.[3][4] The following month, Judge Aileen Cannon dismissed the Florida case, ruling Jack Smith's appointment as special counsel was unconstitutional.[5] The Office of the Special Counsel appealed the dismissal to the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals two days later.[6] Eleventh Circuit sent notice, officially receiving the request and requested briefing schedule of late August.[7][8] The Special Counsel office has not requested an expedited briefing schedule.
Trump has pleaded not guilty to all charges against him.[9][10][11][12] Neither the indictments nor any resulting convictions would disqualify his 2024 presidential candidacy.[13][14] The Supreme Court separately addressed Trump's eligibility to be on the ballot and reversed all disqualifications by individual states. On July 1, 2024, the Court ruled 6–3, along ideological lines, that Trump had immunity for acts he committed as president that were considered official acts, while also ruling that he did not have immunity for unofficial acts.[15] On November 6, Trump won the 2024 election and as President-elect; after inauguration, Justice Department policy would preclude his prosecution and Trump has previously stated he will fire Smith.[16][17]
Summary
| Indictment[18] | Court | No. of charges | Subject matter | Judge | Prosecutor | Trump legal team | Trial | Verdict | Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 March 2023 | New York Supreme Court | 34 | Falsifying business records | Juan Merchan | Alvin Bragg | Todd Blanche Emil Bove Susan Necheles |
April 15 – May 30, 2024 | Guilty (34 counts) | TBD[a] |
| 8 June 2023 | District Court for the Southern District of Florida | 40 | Mishandling of classified documents | Aileen Cannon | Jack Smith | Todd Blanche Lindsey Halligan Chris Kise |
N/A | Dismissed, pending appeal[6][7] | N/A |
| 1 August 2023 | District Court for the District of Columbia | 4 | Attempting to overturn the 2020 US presidential election | Tanya S. Chutkan | Jack Smith | Todd Blanche John Lauro |
TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 14 August 2023 | Fulton County Superior Court | 8[b] | Attempting to change the outcome of the 2020 US presidential election in Georgia | Scott McAfee | Fani Willis | Todd Blanche Jennifer Little Steven Sadow |
TBD | TBD | TBD |
March 2023 indictment in New York
Trump was indicted on state charges in a March 2023 indictment in New York. He faced 34 criminal charges of falsifying business records in the first degree related to payments made to Stormy Daniels before the 2016 presidential election.[18][19] The trial began on April 15, 2024; Trump was found guilty on all 34 counts on May 30, 2024.[20] Sentencing was scheduled for September 18,[21] but was delayed until November 26, 2024.[2]
June 2023 federal indictment in Florida
Trump was indicted in June 2023 in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida in a federal indictment related to classified government documents. Trump faced 40 criminal charges alleging mishandling of sensitive documents and conspiracy to obstruct the government in retrieving these documents.[19][22] The trial was scheduled for May 20, 2024,[23] before being postponed indefinitely on May 7, 2024.[24] On July 15, 2024, Judge Aileen Cannon dismissed the case, ruling Jack Smith's appointment as special counsel was unconstitutional.[5] The Office of the Special Counsel appealed the dismissal to the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals.
August 2023 federal indictment in Washington, D.C.
Trump was indicted in August 2023 in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia in a federal indictment related to attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. Trump faces four criminal charges of conspiring to defraud the government and disenfranchise voters, and corruptly obstructing an official proceeding.[19] This case includes Trump's involvement in the January 6 U.S. Capitol attack. On February 6, the DC Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Trump does not have presidential immunity from prosecution.[25] In an appeal on July 1, 2024, the United States Supreme Court ruled 6–3, along ideological lines, that Trump had immunity for acts he committed as president that were considered official acts, while also ruling that he did not have immunity for unofficial acts. The case was returned to Judge Tanya Chutkan on August 2 in accordance with Supreme Court rules.[26]
August 2023 indictment in Georgia
Trump was indicted on state charges in an August 2023 indictment in Georgia. Trump faces 8 criminal charges related to alleged attempts to overturn Joe Biden's victory in Georgia, alongside 18 accused co-conspirators.[18][27][28] The trial is not yet scheduled.[19] Trump initially faced 13 criminal charges, 5 of which were later dismissed.[27][29]
Notes
References
- ^ O'Kruk, Amy; Merrill, Curt (December 11, 2023) [July 2023]. "Donald Trump's Criminal Cases, In One Place". CNN. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
- ^ a b Grenoble, Ryan (September 6, 2024). "Judge Postpones Trump's Hush Money Sentencing Until After The Election". HuffPost. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
- ^ Cohen, Zachary; Murray, Sara (June 5, 2024). "Georgia Court of Appeals Indefinitely Pauses the Election Subversion Conspiracy Case Against Donald Trump". CNN. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
- ^ Johnson, Carrie (July 15, 2024). "Judge Dismisses Trump Documents Case over Special Counsel Appointment". NPR. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
- ^ a b "Florida Judge Dismisses the Trump Classified Documents Case". NBC News. July 16, 2024. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
- ^ a b "United States District Court Southern District of Florida West Palm Beach Division" (PDF). July 17, 2024. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
- ^ a b "United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit" (PDF). courtlistener.com. July 18, 2024. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
- ^ "Court sets Aug. 27 deadline for brief appealing Trump classified docs dismissal". ABC News.
- ^ Bromwich, Jonah E.; Rashbaum, William K.; Protess, Ben; Haberman, Maggie (April 4, 2023). "Donald Trump's Arraignment: Trump Decries Charges After Pleading Not Guilty to 34 Felony Counts". The New York Times. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- ^ Sneed, Tierney (August 5, 2023). "Trump Pleads Not Guilty Twice in 24 Hours with Plea to New Charges in Classified Documents Case". CNN. Archived from the original on August 5, 2023. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- ^ Kunzelman, Michael; Tucker, Eric; Merchant, Nomaan (August 3, 2023). "Trump Pleads Not Guilty to Federal Felonies Related to the 2020 Election". PBS NewsHour. Associated Press. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- ^ Rabinowitz, Hannah (August 31, 2023). "Trump Pleads Not Guilty in Georgia Election Subversion Case, Seeks to Sever Case from Co-Defendants Who Want a Speedy Trial". CNN. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- ^ Stein, Perry (March 30, 2023). "Trump Can Still Run for President in 2024 After Being Indicted". The Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Archived from the original on April 14, 2023. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
- ^ Giavanni Alves (March 31, 2023). "Can a Convicted Felon Become a U.S. President?". Staten Island Advance. Archived from the original on April 5, 2023. Retrieved April 5, 2023.
- ^ "Supreme Court Rules Trump Is Entitled to Some Immunity in January 6 Case". CNN. July 1, 2024. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
- ^ Halpert, Madeline (November 6, 2024). "Trump has won the election. What happens to his legal cases?". BBC News. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
- ^ Reid, Devan Cole, Lauren del Valle, Kara Scannell, Jeremy Herb, Paula (November 6, 2024). "What happens to Trump's criminal and civil cases now that he's been reelected | CNN Politics". CNN. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ a b c O'Kruk, Amy; Merrill, Curt (April 16, 2024). "Tracking Donald Trump's Indictments". CNN. Retrieved April 24, 2024.
- ^ a b c d Savage, Charlie (August 15, 2023). "Comparing the Four Criminal Cases Against Donald Trump". The New York Times. Archived from the original on August 16, 2023. Retrieved August 16, 2023.
- ^ Ball, Molly (April 20, 2024). "Trump's Trial and Campaign Collide as Historic Prosecution Begins". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- ^ Kates, Graham (July 3, 2024). "Experts Doubt Trump Will Get Conviction Tossed in "Hush Money" Case Despite Supreme Court Ruling – CBS News". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
- ^ Kinnard, Meg; Richer, Alanna Durkin (July 28, 2023). "Read Trump's New Charges in the Classified Documents Case". PBS. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
- ^ Tucker, Eric (July 21, 2023). "Judge Sets a Trial Date for Next May in Trump's Classified Documents Case in Florida". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Associated Press. Archived from the original on January 28, 2024. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
- ^ Cheney, Kyle (May 7, 2024). "Judge Cannon Indefinitely Postpones Trump's Classified Docs Trial". Politico. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
- ^ Cabral, Sam (February 6, 2024). "Donald Trump Does Not Have Presidential Immunity, US Court Rules". BBC News. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
- ^ "What Is an 'Official' Act, And How Will a Judge Interpret Trump's Immunity?". Washington Post. July 3, 2024.
- ^ a b Sneed, Tierney; Morris, Jason; Valencia, Nick (March 13, 2024). "Judge Dismisses Some Trump Georgia Election Subversion Charges but Leaves Most of the Case Intact". CNN. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
- ^ Sullivan, Andy; Ax, Joseph; Lynch, Sarah N.; Sullivan, Andy; Lynch, Sarah N. (August 15, 2023). "Georgia Charges Trump, Former Advisers in 2020 Election Case". Reuters. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
- ^ Gerstein, Josh (September 12, 2024). "Judge in Georgia Election Case Knocks out 2 Charges Against Trump". Politico. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
Further reading
- Murray, Melissa; Weissmann, Andrew, eds. (2024). The Trump Indictments The Historic Charging Documents with Commentary. New York: W.W. Norton. ISBN 978-1-324-07920-0.