The News Agents - USA
Why is Donald Trump being charged like a mafia boss?
Aug 15, 2023
Donald Trump is charged with racketeering in Georgia, facing 91 counts; Hunter Biden's controversies and their potential impact on Joe Biden's political career; Perception of a two-tiered system of justice in the US; The origins of the investigation into Trump's alleged Russia ties; Doubts, concerns, and the upcoming Republican candidates' debate.
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- Donald Trump and 18 co-conspirators have been indicted with 91 criminal charges for engaging in a criminal racketeering enterprise to overturn Georgia's presidential election result.
- For the Republican Party to succeed in the 2024 election, they may need to distance themselves from Trump and present a candidate who can address concerns such as the economy, border security, and public safety.
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Georgia Indictment: Trump and Co-Conspirators Face Criminal Charges
In an unprecedented move, Donald Trump and 18 co-conspirators have been indicted by a grand jury in Fulton County, Georgia. The charges, which employ laws typically used to combat organized crime, position Trump as the head of a criminal organization. These state charges are the latest in a series of legal challenges faced by Trump, with a total of 91 criminal charges now against him. The indictment accuses Trump and his associates of engaging in a criminal racketeering enterprise to overturn Georgia's presidential election result, bypassing the state's legal process for election challenges.
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