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Hiding documents from the FBI and foreign nuclear plans: Key allegations in Trump’s unsealed indictment
Hiding documents from the FBI and foreign nuclear plans: Key allegations in Trump’s unsealed indictment
The federal indictment against Donald Trump outlines 37 counts related to retaining classified information, willfully retaining national defence information, conspiracy to obstruct justice and more. The indictment was unsealed on Friday (9 June) afternoon, revealing the Department of Justice’s findings after a nearly year-long investigation into Mr Trump retaining classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate. Last August, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) seized boxes of documents from Mr Trump’s home, some of which included top secret records detailing a foreign nation’s nuclear capabilities, via a search warrant. The search warrant was executed after the National Archives made multiple attempts to obtain classified documents that Mr Trump allegedly took with him when he left office in 2021. The indictment lays out various allegations against Mr Trump and names his aide Walt Nauta as a co-conspirator. Here are key points from the indictment: Trump allegedly kept documents containing top secrets of US military and other national defence information The indictment outlines 31 pieces of national defence information, labelled as “Top Secret” and “Secret”, that contained information about the military and nuclear capabilities of other countries, as well as the US military. One document, dated from June 2020, contained information “concerning nuclear capabilities of a foreign country.” Another, from an unknown date, had information “concerning nuclear weaponry of the United States.” The indictment includes that the 31 documents are “all in violation of Title 18, US Code Section 793(e)” otherwise known as the Espionage Act. Trump allegedly kept classified documents in his bathroom, bedroom and more Photos included in the indictment show several rooms in Mr Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home where he allegedly kept boxes containing classified documents. This includes the bathroom and shower at the Mar-a-Lago Club’s Lake Room, the White and Gold Ballroom where events took place, the business center at Mar-a-Lago, a storage room and his residence at The Bedminster Club. Trump allegedly described a Pentagon classified ‘plan of attack’ to a book writer and staff The indictment alleges the former president told a writer and publication “in connection with a then-forthcoming book” about a senior military official’s plan of attack against a foreign country. Mr Trump allegedly showed the writer the supposed plan of attack with two other staffers in the room. The interview was also recorded with Mr Trump’s knowledge and consent. Trump allegedly showed a classified map of a country to a PAC representative According to the indictment, Mr Trump commented on an “ongoing military operation” in a country while meeting with a representative of his political action committee at The Bedminster Club. Mr Trump then showed the PAC representative a classified map of the country. Trump allegedly suggested lawyers ignore a federal subpoena When issued with a federal subpoena in May 2022 to hand over documents with classification markings, Mr Trump allegedly suggested to his lawyers to ignore the subpoena or tell the government there were no documents. Mr Trump allegedly said he did not want “anybody looking through my boxes,” according to one of Mr Trump’s attorneys who remembered the statement in summary. Instead, Mr Trump allegedly suggested: “What happens if we just don’t respond at all or don’t play ball with them” in response to the federal subpoena by a grand jury. He also allegedly said: “Wouldn’t it be better if we just told them we don’t have anything here?” and “Isn’t it better if there are no documents?” Trump allegedly directed Mr Nauta to remove boxes before an attorney could search them After the subpoena, an attorney for Mr Trump “made it clear” to the former president that he would search boxes at Mar-a-Lago for classified documents to hand over to the government. The two coordinated a specific date and time to do so. But when the attorney went to search the boxes, stored in the Mar-a-Lago storage room, 64 were gone and allegedly removed by Mr Nauta – at Mr Trump’s direction Mr Nauta allegedly brought the boxes to Mr Trump’s residence and later loaded them onto a plane to fly with Mr Trump to The Bedminster Club. Nauta allegedly made false statements to the FBI about the boxes at Mr Trump’s home During an interview with the FBI in May 2022, Mr Nauta allegedly made false statements to agents, claiming he did not know where boxes were being stored at Mar-a-Lago and did not know they were being stored in storage before moving them to Mr Trump’s room. Each one of Mr Trump’s 37 counts carries a $250,000 fine and potential prison sentence Mr Trump was indicted on 31 hours of willful retention of national defence information, one count of conspiracy to obstruct justice, one count of withholding a document or record, one count of corruptly concealing a document or record, one count of concealing a document in a federal investigation, one count of scheming to conceal and one count of false statements and representations. Each one carries a fine of $250,000 as well as maximum sentences ranging from five years to 20 years in prison. Read More Trump indictment: Ex-president kept nuclear and military papers and showed some to unauthorised people Trump indictment — latest: Trump ‘plotted to hide documents from FBI after showing military docs to visitors’ Conspiracy, false statements and retaining national defence documents: The federal charges against Donald Trump What is an indictment? Here’s what Donald Trump is facing
2023-06-10 06:23
Man, 31, charged with public order offence after Sheffield Wednesday fans ‘seen mocking death of Bradley Lowery’
Man, 31, charged with public order offence after Sheffield Wednesday fans ‘seen mocking death of Bradley Lowery’
A Sheffield Wednesday supporter has been charged by police after fans appeared to mock the death of Sunderland’s football mascot Bradley Lowery during a game. The Sunderland fan captured the nation’s heart during his battle with neuroblastoma, but died from the illness aged six in 2017. He was a mascot for his beloved club and, in the months before his death, led England out at Wembley alongside former Black Cats striker Jermain Defoe. Sunderland beat Sheffield Wednesday 3-0 last Friday at Hillsborough and offensive pictures circulated on X, formerly Twitter. They showed two men laughing at the match, with one of them holding up a picture of Bradley. Dale Houghton, 31, from Rotherham, was arrested on Saturday and has been charged with a public order offence, South Yorkshire Police said. He is due to appear in court on Monday. Mr Houghton had been remanded in custody ahead of a hearing at Sheffield Magistrates’ Court, said South Yorkshire Police. The police have also applied for a football banning order. A second man aged 27 was also arrested yesterday and has been released on bail while further enquiries are conducted. Since the backlash, Sheffield Wednesday fans have raised over nearly £15,000 for the Bradley Lowery foundation. A spokesperson for the charity shared their gratitude to the fanbase and added: “Turning a negative into a positive, that’s what Brad always did.” A Sheffield Wednesday fan commented: “I’m ashamed and embarrassed that this happened from ‘supporters’ of our club. “It’s vile and unimaginable that this occurred Bradley touched the footballing world with his strength and smile Keep up the positive work. We are so sorry that this happened and caused distress.” Read More Bradley Lowery: Thousands raised for charity after football fans ‘mocked boy’ over cancer death Sheffield Wednesday vs Sunderland LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction Police investigate after Sheffield Wednesday fans mock death of young Sunderland mascot
2023-10-02 07:17
Hong Kong's leader says police will investigate suspicious withdrawals from organ donation register
Hong Kong's leader says police will investigate suspicious withdrawals from organ donation register
Hong Kong's leader says police will investigate suspicious applications from people seeking to withdraw from the city's organ donation system
2023-05-24 09:29
Jurors hear opening statements in $165k casino heists trial of Las Vegas police officer
Jurors hear opening statements in $165k casino heists trial of Las Vegas police officer
Jurors in the trial of a Las Vegas police officer accused in a series of casino heists are listening to opening statements Tuesday morning
2023-07-12 01:58
Hachiko: The world's most loyal dog turns 100
Hachiko: The world's most loyal dog turns 100
The Akita Inu has been lionised in Japan and beyond as a symbol of devotion and fidelity
2023-07-02 06:17
Maine mass shooting: Suspect Robert Card's cornhole footage resurfaces after gunman is found dead in woods
Maine mass shooting: Suspect Robert Card's cornhole footage resurfaces after gunman is found dead in woods
Robert Card, the Maine man accused of carrying out a deadly shooting in Lewiston, was discovered dead in the wilderness
2023-10-28 14:47
Chris Noth speaks out on sexual abuse allegations
Chris Noth speaks out on sexual abuse allegations
Chris Noth has given his first interview regarding the sexual abuse allegations made against him in 2021.
2023-08-08 22:22
Logan Paul draws parallels between Dwayne Johnson and 'Jersey Shore' cast after WWE comeback: 'I've seen this before'
Logan Paul draws parallels between Dwayne Johnson and 'Jersey Shore' cast after WWE comeback: 'I've seen this before'
Dwayne Johnson made a WWE comeback after four years but former friend Logan Paul mocked it by comparing it to 'Jersey Shore' attire
2023-09-17 13:48
Heckler pushes Israel-Hamas ceasefire, Biden says: ‘we need a pause’
Heckler pushes Israel-Hamas ceasefire, Biden says: ‘we need a pause’
By Andrea Shalal and Jarrett Renshaw MINNEAPOLIS U.S. President Joe Biden on Wednesday called for a "pause" in
2023-11-02 16:57
How esports helped a snooker player go pro
How esports helped a snooker player go pro
Ishpreet Singh Chadha was a top shooter competitor, but his real dream was a career on the green baize.
2023-08-23 09:18
New Drake track takes aim at ‘weirdos’ over criticism about 'inappropriate' Millie Bobby Brown friendship
New Drake track takes aim at ‘weirdos’ over criticism about 'inappropriate' Millie Bobby Brown friendship
Drake was 31 and Millie Bobby Brown 14 when they exchanged texts in 2018, with him apparently providing her 'boy advice'
2023-10-09 22:19
State lawmakers want children to fill labor shortages, even in bars and on school nights
State lawmakers want children to fill labor shortages, even in bars and on school nights
Some state lawmakers are looking to loosen child labor laws, even as the federal government cracks down on surging violations
2023-05-25 13:24