Indictment Announced: New Indictments Against Trump
The indictment against former U.S. President Donald Trump for allegedly interfering with the results of the 2020 election in the state of Georgia, including “incitement to break the oath of a public official,” “conspiracy to make false statements,” and “violation of state anti-corruption laws. and blackmail law”. New charges were filed against the complaints.
In Atlanta, Georgia, the indictment against the former president was made public, following evidence and witness statements presented by the Fulton district attorneys, who have long investigated Trump’s accusation of “attempting to interfere with the results of the 2020 presidential election in the state”.
The 98-page indictment, which included 41 counts, charged Trump with 13 counts, including “inciting to break the oath of a public official,” “conspiracy to make false statements,” and “violating state anti-corruption and blackmail law.” .
In addition to Trump, 18 other people were charged in the indictment, including his lawyers, campaign team names and former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows.
TRUMP TEAM REACTION
The Trump campaign issued a statement to Fulton District Attorney Fani Willis after media reports began pouring in on the grand jury preparing for the indictment. “All these corrupt Democratic attempts will fail,” the statement said, describing Willis as “a rabid partisan.” statement was included.
Trump had targeted Fulton District Attorney Fani Willis, who was conducting the investigation, in a post he shared on social media yesterday morning. Arguing that he did not interfere with the election results, Trump shared the view that “those who cheated and stole the election” interfered with the election results and should be prosecuted. (AA)