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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Abe Asher and Gustaf Kilander

What does arraignment mean? Donald Trump faces court after indictment

Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

Donald Trump broke another legal barrier on 9 June when he became the first former US president ever to be federally indicted.

A federal grand jury indicted Mr Trump in the investigation into his alleged improper retention of classified documents. The indictment unsealed on Friday revealed 37 counts against the former president, including conspiracy to obstruct, willful retention of documents, and false statements.

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