Last Updated: June 14, 2023, 00:56 IST
United States of America (USA)
It’s the second criminal case Trump is facing as he seeks to reclaim the White House in 2024. (Reuters File)
Soon after Trump arrived in the courthouse, he was placed under arrest in the historic secret documents case by deputy US Marshals
Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to mishandling US government secrets in the classified documents case in a historic first appearance Tuesday in federal court in Maimi.
Trump denied dozens of criminal counts of willfully mishandling government secrets and scheming to prevent their return. “We are certainly entering a plea of not guilty,” Todd Blanche, Trump’s attorney was quoted as saying by AFP.
Soon after Trump arrived in the courthouse, he was placed under arrest in the historic secret documents case by deputy US Marshals and his booking process and that of his co-defendant Walt Nauta has been completed.
Trump arrived at the federal courthouse in Miami to formally surrender to authorities ahead of his court appearance on charges accusing him of illegally hoarding classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida.
Trump’s motorcade arrived Tuesday afternoon at the courthouse shortly before he’s scheduled to appear before a magistrate judge, a stunning moment in American history days after he became the first former president charged with federal crimes.
It’s the second criminal case Trump is facing as he seeks to reclaim the White House in 2024. He’s also accused in New York state court of falsifying business records related to hush-money payments made during the 2016 campaign.
Trump has denied any wrongdoing, saying he’s being unfairly targeted by political opponents who want to hurt his campaign. After his court appearance, Trump will return to New Jersey, where he’s expected to hold a press event to publicly respond to the charges.
Trump arrived in the federal courthouse in Miami to face dozens of charges that he illegally hoarded classified documents.
Trump departed his Doral golf course Tuesday afternoon en route to the courthouse, where he is expected to surrender to federal authorities and face a judge.
The former president is not expected to have his mugshot taken but will have his digital fingerprints taken.
Trump was indicted last week on 37 felony charges accusing him of willfully retaining classified documents and obstructing justice.
(With AP input)
