Trump to Re-Plea as Election Interference Case Heats Up


August 28, 2024

Former President Donald Trump will be required to enter a new official plea in court after special counsel prosecutors reworked the indictment against him in the federal election interference case. Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, had previously pleaded not guilty to charges related to his efforts to overturn the 2020 election, which led to the January 6, 2021, riot at the US Capitol. Although the charges remain the same, prosecutors have strategically refined the allegations and adjusted the language to align with the Supreme Court's latest ruling on presidential immunity. This development is part of several legal battles Trump faces as he campaigns for the presidency once again, though a trial won't occur before Election Day. Read more

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