Federal prosecutors on June 9, 2023, unsealed the indictment that spells out the government's case against former President Donald J. Trump, who is accused of violating national security laws and obstructing justice. The 49-page document details how Trump kept classified government documents ' including papers concerning U.S. nuclear capabilities ' scattered in boxes across his home at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, long after his presidency ended in 2021 and the government tried to reclaim them. There are 38 felony charges against Trump ' 31 of these counts relate to withholding national defense information. Five counts relate to concealing possession of classified documents, and two relate to giving false statements. 'My office will seek a speedy trial in this matter, consistent with the public interest and the rights of the accused,' said U.S. special prosecutor Jack Smith, who was appointed to oversee the investigation into Trump's holding of the documents. The Conversation...
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