BY Benjamin ClarkSeptember 5, 2024
10 months ago
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 | September 5, 2024
10 months ago

Trump To Declare Innocence In Revised Election Charges

Former President Donald Trump has indicated he will plead not guilty to charges in a revised federal indictment related to his actions following the 2020 election.

According to The Epoch Times, Trump submitted a court filing on Tuesday, waiving his right to appear in a Washington federal court and authorizing his attorneys to enter a not-guilty plea on his behalf.

The revised indictment comes after the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on presidential immunity in July, which prompted special counsel Jack Smith to rework the charges.

The new indictment, presented to a fresh grand jury, maintains the same criminal charges but removes several specific claims against Trump.

Supreme Court Ruling Prompts Revised Indictment

The Supreme Court's decision in July stated that presidents should enjoy immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts, leading to the case being sent back to a lower court. This ruling necessitated Smith's office to revise the indictment, resulting in Trump's re-indictment by a Washington grand jury.

In a court filing, Smith's team explained that the superseding indictment reflects their efforts to respect and implement the Supreme Court's holdings and remand instructions.

The revised charges aim to address the immunity issue by emphasizing that Trump allegedly acted as a private citizen, not as president, when committing the purported election-related crimes.

The indictment now specifically states that Trump had no official responsibilities related to the certification proceeding but had a personal interest as a candidate in being named the winner of the election.

Trump's Response And Ongoing Legal Battles

Trump has consistently maintained his innocence and criticized the charges as an attempt to interfere with the upcoming November 5 election. On his social media platform, Truth Social, he called for the case to be dismissed immediately, describing the charges as "ridiculous."

The former president faces multiple legal challenges, including a separate federal case in Florida regarding the retention of classified documents. However, that case was dismissed by a federal judge in July, with Smith appealing the decision to the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Trump also contends with election-related charges in Fulton County, Georgia, though that case is currently on hold due to appeals regarding the district attorney's conduct.

Trump said in a Truth Social post:

For them to do this immediately after our Supreme Court Victory on Immunity and more, is shocking.

Upcoming Court Proceedings And Sentencing

Prosecutors and Trump's lawyers are scheduled to appear in court on Thursday to determine the next steps following the Supreme Court's immunity ruling. This hearing will likely shape the trajectory of the case moving forward.

In a separate legal matter, Trump faces sentencing in September after a New York City jury found him guilty of falsifying business records related to payments made during the 2016 election.

The former president has requested a postponement of the September 18 sentencing date in light of Smith's reworked indictment.

As these legal proceedings unfold, they continue to intersect with the political landscape, given Trump's status as the Republican presidential candidate for the upcoming election.

Conclusion

Former President Donald Trump plans to plead not guilty to charges in a revised federal election indictment, as stated in a court filing following a reevaluation prompted by a U.S. Supreme Court decision on presidential immunity. The revised charges by Special Counsel Jack Smith relate to alleged actions Trump took as a private citizen during the election certification process.

Despite the Supreme Court's recent ruling on presidential immunity, the indictment has been adjusted to comply with the court's directives, reflecting ongoing legal battles surrounding Trump's conduct related to the election.

Written by: Benjamin Clark

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