Donald Trump has been indicted on 37 charges in connection with the investigation into hundreds of classified documents that were taken to his Mar-a-Lago home after he left the White House.
Now, special counsel Jack Smith’s prosecutors must prove their case in court, battling Trump’s legal team as they challenge the charges and evidence against the former president. It’s a process that could stretch out for months — or years — before a Florida jury may get to render a verdict or a plea deal is reached.
Here is what you need to know about the legal process and what to expect along the way.
More on the Trump classified documents indictment
The latest: Former president Donald Trump’s indictment was unsealed, detailing the charges and allegations of obstruction and conspiracy. On Thursday, Trump said he had been indicted in connection with the discovery of hundreds of classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago home. It’s the second time he has been indicted since March. Get live updates.
What happens next: Trump will appear in federal court in Miami for an arraignment on Tuesday at 3 p.m. Here’s a breakdown of what happens next in the case.
The case: The criminal investigation looks into whether Trump took government secrets with him after he left the White House and obstructed a subsequent investigation. Here’s what to know about the classified documents case.
Can Trump still run for president? While it has never been attempted by a candidate from a major party before, Trump is allowed to run for president while under indictment — or even if he is convicted of a crime.
