Ex-President Donald Trump Faces 37 Charges in Indictment Linked to Confidential and Secret Documents

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Unsealed Indictment Reveals 37 Charges Against Donald Trump for Classified Document Retention

The US federal court unseals an indictment outlining 37 charges against former President Donald Trump for retaining classified documents after leaving office.

Allegations of Sharing Classified Information and Pentagon Plan of Attack

The 49-page indictment alleges that Donald Trump shared a classified map related to a military operation and described a Pentagon "plan of attack."

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First Confirmation of Criminal Case Against Trump for Document Retention

The indictment represents the Justice Department's first official confirmation of a criminal case against Donald Trump regarding the retention of hundreds of documents at Mar-a-Lago, his Florida residence.

Improper Removal of Classified Boxes from the White House

The indictment claims that Donald Trump improperly removed numerous boxes from the White House, transporting them to Mar-a-Lago, with many of the boxes containing classified information.

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Co-Charged Individual: Walt Nauta,  Mar-a-Lago Aide

Donald Trump is charged alongside Walt Nauta, an aide who was captured on surveillance cameras removing boxes at Mar-a-Lago.

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Access to Sensitive Classified Documents and National Security Information

Prosecutors emphasize that Donald Trump had access to highly sensitive classified documents and national security information, including intelligence community data.

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Denials and Claims of Political Motivation

Donald Trump vehemently denies any wrongdoing and asserts that the prosecution is politically motivated.

If convicted, Mr. Trump could potentially face a prison sentence.

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