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The indictment of Donald Trump

The indictment of Donald Trump

But what are the charges? And are they too broad?

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Joshua Rozenberg
Aug 03, 2023
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The indictment to which Donald Trump is expected to plead “not guilty” today makes for sobering reading. It’s what the Americans call a “speaking indictment”, meaning that it includes a detailed summary of the allegations against the former US president. So it’s similar to a narrative verdict at an inquest in England and Wales — or indeed to the reasone…

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