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Post by Webster on Jun 13, 2023 14:49:00 GMT -5
(The Guardian) Trump and indicted aide under arrest at Miami federal courthouseDonald Trump and Walt Nauta, the aide to the former president indicted alongside him over the classified government documents discovered at Mar-a-Lago, have both been processed at Miami’s federal courthouse, a court official tells Reuters. Defendants are usually fingerprinted and have their mugshots taken in processing, and sometimes handcuffed, but it’s unclear what the exact arrangement is for Trump and Nauta.
It’s more difficult than us journalists would like to find out what’s happening inside the Miami federal courtroom where Donald Trump will be arraigned. The former president’s hearing is closed to cameras and live broadcasts, despite an attempt by media outlets for access.
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Post by Webster on Jun 13, 2023 14:50:36 GMT -5
(The Guardian) Trump and Nauta under arrest ahead of arraignmentDonald Trump and his close aide Walt Nauta are now both under arrest in Miami’s Wilkie D Ferguson Jr US courthouse ahead of their arraignment on federal charges related to the classified government documents found at Mar-a-Lago, CNN reports: Do not expect the former president to spend the night in jail, at least not yet. According to CNN, Trump is expected to be released on personal recognizance – essentially a promise that he’ll show up for future court dates.
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Post by Webster on Jun 13, 2023 14:53:36 GMT -5
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Post by Webster on Jun 13, 2023 14:54:41 GMT -5
(The Guardian) Trump in courtroom for arraignmentDonald Trump has stepped into the courtroom where the charges against him over the Mar-a-Lago documents will be read out, and where he will be able to enter his plea, Reuters reports.
CNN reports that Jack Smith, the special counsel appointed by attorney general Merrick Garland to handle the investigation and prosecution of Donald Trump over the Mar-a-Lago documents, is in attendance at the former president’s arraignment. Smith is also presiding over the ongoing federal investigations of Trump for his involvement in the January 6 insurrection and the plot to stop Joe Biden from taking office following the 2020 election.
Donald Trump’s federal arraignment has begun, Reuters reports. He is expected to be formally notified of the charges against him, and will be able to enter a plea.
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Post by Webster on Jun 13, 2023 14:56:00 GMT -5
(The Guardian) Trump pleads not guilty to charges over Mar-a-Lago documentsDonald Trump has pleaded not guilty to charges related to allegedly hoarding government secrets at his Mar-a-Lago resort and frustrating efforts by the federal government to retrieve them at his ongoing arraignment in Miami, Reuters reports.
US magistrate judge Jonathan Goodman is presiding over Donald Trump’s arraignment, where he entered his not guilty plea, Reuters reports. Walt Nauta, the aide who was indicted alongside him, is also present in the courtroom.
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Post by Webster on Jun 13, 2023 14:56:30 GMT -5
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Post by Webster on Jun 13, 2023 14:57:02 GMT -5
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Post by Webster on Jun 13, 2023 14:58:04 GMT -5
(The Guardian) Federal prosecutors say they do not believe Donald Trump is a flight risk, and the former president has been allowed to leave his arraignment without conditions, Reuters reports, citing CNN. The outcome was not unexpected, as Trump has vowed to fight the allegations against him, and is also busy campaigning across the United States for the Republican presidential nomination.
One of Donald Trump’s lawyers, Alina Habba, earlier spoke outside the courthouse in Miami where she lashed out against the indictment of the former president, calling it “an unapologetic weaponisation of the criminal justice system”. Habba, who is not representing Trump in this case, said compared the indictment to “the type of thing you see in dictatorships like Cuba and Venezuela” and said the former president was feeling “defiant”. She said: What is being done to President Trump should terrify all citizens of this country. These are not the ideals that our democracy is founded on. This is not our America.
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Post by Webster on Jun 13, 2023 15:01:38 GMT -5
(The Guardian) Trump valet Walt Nauta pleads not guiltyWalt Nauta, Donald Trump’s valet who was indicted alongside him over the documents found at Mar-a-Lago, has pleaded not guilty to the charges against him, Reuters reports, citing the Associated Press. CNN is also reporting that the federal magistrate overseeing the case, Jonathan Goodman, has told Trump not to contact any potential witnesses.
Donald Trump and his valet, Walt Nauta, are both facing serious federal charges – but not the same ones. As the Guardian’s Sam Levine explained earlier today, the former president is accused of more misconduct than Nauta: Trump is charged with 31 counts of unauthorized retention of national defense information, a violation of the Espionage Act. Each count carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.
Trump and Waltine Nauta, his valet, face additional charges of conspiracy to obstruct justice, tampering with grand jury evidence and concealing evidence in a federal investigation. Each of those charges is punishable by up to 20 years in prison.
Trump and Nauta also face additional charges of making a false statement. Those carry a maximum sentence of up to five years in prison.
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Post by Webster on Jun 13, 2023 15:03:14 GMT -5
(The Guardian) Donald Trump hearing concludesThe arraignment of Donald Trump has concluded, Reuters reports. His valet, Walt Nauta, was not arraigned because he does not have a local attorney to represent him, Reuters says. Nonetheless, magistrate judge Jonathan Goodman instructed him not to speak to witnesses about the case, and allowed him to leave on his own recognizance.
Donald Trump has departed the Miami courthouse after the conclusion of his hearing. He is expected to travel to Bedminster, New Jersey, later today. As Trump’s motorcade departed the courthouse, the former president’s security staff were seen tackling a man in the street who appeared to be a protestor.
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Post by Webster on Jun 13, 2023 17:14:59 GMT -5
(The Guardian) Correction: Walt Nauta not arraignedAn earlier version of this post cited Reuters reporting based on the Associated Press that Donald Trump’s valet, Walt Nauta, pleaded guilty to the charges against him. That is incorrect. Nauta was not arraigned today because he does not have a local attorney, and he did not enter a plea. Donald Trump hearing concludesThe arraignment of Donald Trump has concluded, Reuters reports. His valet, Walt Nauta, was not arraigned because he does not have a local attorney to represent him, Reuters says. Nonetheless, magistrate judge Jonathan Goodman instructed him not to speak to witnesses about the case, and allowed him to leave on his own recognizance.
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Post by Webster on Jun 13, 2023 17:17:22 GMT -5
(The Guardian) Donald Trump leaves court and is expected to travel to BedminsterDonald Trump has departed the Miami courthouse after the conclusion of his hearing. He is expected to travel to Bedminster, New Jersey, later today. As Trump’s motorcade departed the courthouse, the former president’s security staff were seen tackling a man in the street who appeared to be a protester.
Donald Trump appeared frustrated throughout his arraignment in the Miami courthouse, my colleague Hugo Lowell reports. The former president “folded his arms and re-folded his arms throughout, with a constant frown on his face”, he says.
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Post by Webster on Jun 13, 2023 17:21:32 GMT -5
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Post by Webster on Jun 13, 2023 17:22:41 GMT -5
(The Guardian) After he left court, Fox News showed Trump visiting a cafe in Miami and being greeted like a wronged hero. Supporters gathered around him and prayed for him. Someone shouted: “Jesus loves you!” Trump smiled and waved to the crowd and declared: “Food for everyone!” The crowd erupted in applause and cheers. One yelled: “Keep fighting, sir!” Then, ahead of Trump’s 77th birthday tomorrow, the patrons broke out in a chorus of “Happy birthday dear Donald, happy birthday to you!” The former president remarked: Some birthday! We’ve got a government that’s out of control.He then made brief comments about “a rigged deal”, suggesting that “we have a country that is in decline like never before,” and promising to speak more in Bedminster, New Jersey tonight. Someone shouted: “God bless Donald Trump!” as he departed and returned to his motorcade.
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Post by Webster on Jun 13, 2023 17:23:26 GMT -5
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