News | Entertainment
8 Oct 2024 15:25
NZCity News
NZCity CalculatorReturn to NZCity

  • Start Page
  • Personalise
  • Sport
  • Weather
  • Finance
  • Shopping
  • Jobs
  • Horoscopes
  • Lotto Results
  • Photo Gallery
  • Site Gallery
  • TVNow
  • Dating
  • SearchNZ
  • NZSearch
  • Crime.co.nz
  • RugbyLeague
  • Make Home
  • About NZCity
  • Contact NZCity
  • Your Privacy
  • Advertising
  • Login
  • Join for Free

  •   Home > News > Entertainment

    Donald Trump could be facing criminal charges including conspiracy to commit forgery

    The charges against the 77-year-old former US president appeared on a document on the Fulton County Court website on Monday (14.08.23), but it was later taken down


    Other charges listed in the filing included violation of the state's RICO act, and solicitation of violation of oath by a public officer.

    The document was dated 14 August and labelled the case as "open", but it is unclear why the charges were first detailed in a filing and then removed.

    Trump may be jailed for a maximum of 55 years in prison if found guilty of the four criminal charges against him related to the 6 January Capitol riot and his alleged plot to stay in power

    A spokesperson for the district attorney said on Monday it was "inaccurate" that charges had been filed.

    They added: "Beyond that we cannot comment."

    District attorney Fani Willis has been investigating for more than two years whether Trump and his allies tried to overturn the 2020 election.

    Trump narrowly lost to Joe Biden in Georgia and his lawyers, including former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani, and made false claims of election fraud, with

    audio of a call by Trump to Georgia's secretary of state emerging in January 2021 in which he suggested election officials could "find" the votes he needed to win.

    The full charges listed in the document posted online on Monday were Violation of the Georgia Rico (Racketeer Influenced And Corrupt Organizations) Act as well as Solicitation of Violation of Oath by Public Officer.

    Also listed was Conspiracy to Commit False Statements and Writings and Conspiracy to Commit Forgery in the First Degree.

    It comes after a US judge warned Trump not to make inflammatory statements that could intimidate witnesses ahead of his trial on four known criminal charges of allegedly plotting to overturn the 2020 US election.

    Trump was arraigned for a record third time on 1 August and has pled not guilty to the charges so far levelled against him.

    Lawyers for Trump and federal prosecutors appeared in a federal courtroom on Friday (11.08.23) morning to discuss what restrictions could be imposed before his trial, where he was slapped with restrictions on what he could say before the proceedings.

    US District Judge Tanya Chutkan warned Trump's team: "Even arguably ambiguous statements by the parties or their counsel - if they can be reasonably interpreted to intimidate witnesses or to prejudice potential jurors - can threaten the process.

    "I caution you and your client to take special care in your public statements about this case. I will take whatever measures are necessary to safeguard the integrity of these proceedings."

    Trump has denied his involvement in the events of 6 January that saw his supporters storm the Capitol Building in Washington D.C., leaving five people dead and others injured.

    © 2024 Bang Showbiz, NZCity

     Other Entertainment News
     08 Oct: Pamela Anderson insists Hulu never contacted her before they made 'Pam and Tommy'
     08 Oct: Lady Gaga wishes she hadn't been "so hard" on herself in her early days of fame
     08 Oct: Kate Winslet doesn't want a "big" birthday celebration
     08 Oct: Ariana DeBose finds it "sad" that social media has stopped real conversation
     08 Oct: Heather Rae finds it "crazy" that she and Tarek El Moussa never have arguments
     08 Oct: Ryan Murphy has warned Kim Kardashian should not be "underestimated" after she threw her support behind convicted murderers Lyle and Erik Menendez
     08 Oct: Sebastian Stan was warned playing Donald Trump was not "safe"
     Top Stories

    RUGBY RUGBY
    Australian rugby coach Michael Cheika has questioned whether he's welcome in England's domestic league after incurring a two-match ban for disrespecting a medical official on September 21 More...


    BUSINESS BUSINESS
    A Wellington bakery's announced its three stores will all close - blaming a revenue fall-off on council road works outside one shop More...



     Today's News

    Living & Travel:
    A call for public help in turning around growing dog attacks in Auckland 14:59

    Entertainment:
    Pamela Anderson insists Hulu never contacted her before they made 'Pam and Tommy' 14:54

    Soccer:
    Wellington Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano believes the new rivalry with Auckland FC will boost New Zealand's chances of qualifying for the next Football World Cup 14:49

    Entertainment:
    Lady Gaga wishes she hadn't been "so hard" on herself in her early days of fame 14:24

    National:
    Manawanui sinking: an expert explains why a speedy cleanup will be crucial – and the main challenges ahead 14:17

    International:
    Experimental study suggests fear responses to spiders, heights and more don't always activate the same parts of the brain 14:17

    Business:
    A Wellington bakery's announced its three stores will all close - blaming a revenue fall-off on council road works outside one shop 14:07

    Entertainment:
    Kate Winslet doesn't want a "big" birthday celebration 13:54

    Business:
    A month of wet weather is alleviating some concern about power shortages 13:47

    Rugby League:
    Veteran centre Peta Hiku will fly from England to join eight debutants in the Kiwis' 21-man league squad for their Pacific Championships campaign against the Kangaroos and Tonga this month 13:27


     News Search






    Power Search


    © 2024 New Zealand City Ltd