The document outlines a broad conspiracy and lists six-conspirators - but is free speech a defence?
The special counsel investigating Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 US election has charged the former president with four criminal counts.
He described the latest charges - the third separate criminal indictment he is facing - as part of "un-American witch hunts" against him. "Despite having lost, the defendant was determined to remain in power," the indictment states on the first page. "So for more than two months following election day on November 3, 2020, the Defendant spread lies that there had been outcome-determinative fraud in the election and that he had actually won."
A conspiracy against the right to vote and to have one's vote counted, which comes under the conspiracy against rights statute The prosecution claims that they, together with Mr Trump, pushed officials in states where the races had been close to ignore the popular vote, disenfranchise millions of voters and replace legitimate electors with fake ones.
Vice-President Mike Pence, who told Mr Trump he had seen no evidence voter fraud which would have altered the outcome of the election Establishing that Mr Trump knew he was lying will be crucial to proving his intent to commit a crime.Jack Smith acknowledges in the indictment that Mr Trump, like any American, had a right to challenge the results of the election - and even to falsely claim that he only lost because of supposed voter fraud.
Belgique Dernières Nouvelles, Belgique Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
Donald Trump indicted on four counts over Capitol riot and attempts to overturn the 2020 electionFormer US President Donald Trump has been indicted on charges relating to the riot at the US Capitol building and attempts to subvert the result of the 2020 Presidential election, according to reports.
Lire la suite »
Donald Trump facing four charges over efforts to overturn 2020 election result'How big are these charges Donald Trump is facing?' Former Federal Prosecutor David Weinstein said some of the charges 'carry penalties of up to 20 years imprisonment.' Latest 👉 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube
Lire la suite »
Donald Trump faces four fresh charges over attempts to overturn the 2020 election and Capitol riotFormer US President Donald Trump has been indicted on charges relating to the riot at the US Capitol building and attempts to subvert the result of the 2020 Presidential election, according to reports.
Lire la suite »
Donald Trump says he will face criminal charges in 2020 election probe\n\t\t\tKeep abreast of significant corporate, financial and political developments around the world.\n\t\t\tStay informed and spot emerging risks and opportunities with independent global reporting, expert\n\t\t\tcommentary and analysis you can trust.\n\t\t
Lire la suite »
Donald Trump facing new charges over efforts to overturn 2020 election resultThe latest charges will add to the former president's legal troubles - he is already facing criminal cases in Miami and New York over national security concerns and allegedly falsifying business records.
Lire la suite »
Donald Trump indicted for efforts to overturn the 2020 electionBREAKING: Former President Donald Trump has announced he expected to be indicted today in the investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
Lire la suite »