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Read the full text of the Trump indictment

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April 4, 2023 at 4:27 p.m. EDT
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The indictment against Donald Trump was released Thursday, immediately after the former president’s arraignment hearing in which he was charged with 34 felony counts related to a $130,000 payment to adult-film actress Stormy Daniels during his 2016 presidential campaign. Trump pleaded not guilty to the 34 charges, which are detailed in the indictment document below. If you’re unable to read the full text on mobile, the full pdf is available here.

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The latest: Former president Donald Trump’s criminal trial in New York is scheduled for March 2024. Trump pleaded not guilty to 34 counts stemming from 2016 hush-money payments, the first criminal charges for any former U.S. president.

What is the case about? The investigation involves a $130,000 payment made to Stormy Daniels, an adult-film actress, during the 2016 presidential campaign. It’s one of many ongoing investigations involving Trump. Here are some of the key people in the case and how the indictment process will work.

What are the charges? Trump is charged with 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. Falsifying business records is a felony in New York when there is an “intent to defraud” that includes an intent to “commit another crime or to aid or conceal” another crime. Here’s the full text of the Trump indictment.

Can Trump still run for president? While it has never been attempted by a candidate from a major party before, Trump is allowed to run for president while under indictment — or even if he is convicted of a crime. Here’s how Trump’s indictment could impact the 2024 election.

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