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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Alex Woodward

Obstruction, false statements and unlawfully retaining documents: The charges against Donald Trump

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Donald Trump is expected to face seven counts in a federal indictment stemming from the US Department of Justice investigation into his possession of classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago property.

Federal prosecutors are expected to charge him with the willful retention of national defense secrets in violation of the Espionage Act, making false statements, obstruction and witness tampering.

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