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Donald Trump’s Legal Battles: What’s at Stake as Election Looms

Former President Donald Trump is gearing up for a potential election rematch with Joe Biden in November, but he’s also facing a slew of legal battles that could have major implications for his political future.

At 77 years old, Trump is the first former president in US history to be criminally charged, with four separate cases looming over him. From allegations of falsifying business records to conspiracy to defraud the US, Trump is facing a range of charges that could have serious consequences.

One of the cases involves a payment made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels shortly before the 2016 election. While providing hush money is not illegal, Trump is accused of falsifying his business records to cover up the payment, leading to 34 counts of fraud under campaign finance laws.

In another case, federal prosecutors allege that Trump conspired to overturn his 2020 election defeat to Joe Biden by pressuring officials, spreading lies about election fraud, and exploiting the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021. He’s facing four criminal counts, including conspiracy to defraud the US and conspiracy against the rights of citizens.

Additionally, Trump and 18 other defendants are accused of conspiring to overturn his narrow defeat in Georgia in the 2020 election. This racketeering investigation, led by Georgia prosecutor Fani Willis, includes 13 criminal counts against Trump, including one violation of Georgia’s Racketeering Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act.

Furthermore, Trump is facing charges related to mishandling classified documents by taking them from the White House to his Mar-a-Lago residence after leaving office. The majority of the counts are for the willful retention of national defense information, falling under the Espionage Act.

While the potential penalties for these charges include fines and prison time, the logistics of jailing a former president raise questions about whether Trump would actually serve time if convicted. With jury selection underway and trials expected to start in the coming months, the outcome of these legal battles could have a significant impact on Trump’s political future as he seeks to return to the White House.

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