In a recent court filing, former U.S. President and current Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump announced his intention to plead not guilty to new criminal charges. These charges stem from a revised indictment that accuses him of attempting to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.
Rather than appearing in court, Trump has opted to allow his legal team to enter the plea on his behalf. The revised indictment, presented last week by Special Counsel Jack Smith, maintains the same four charges previously brought against Trump. These include accusations of defrauding the United States, obstructing Congress’s certification of the election results, and depriving voters of their right to a fair election.
Significantly, the updated indictment adjusts certain allegations after the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision, which granted Trump broad immunity from criminal prosecution for actions taken while he was in office. Trump’s legal team and prosecutors are set to meet in court later this week to determine the next steps in light of this ruling.
Trump had previously appeared in federal court in Washington last year, where he pled not guilty to the original charges. The unfolding legal battle continues to be a focal point as Trump campaigns for a return to the presidency.
