Trump to Plead Not Guilty in Jan. 6 Indictment Over 2020 Election

Sep 3, 2024, 09:08 PM

Former President Donald Trump has announced he will plead not guilty to charges in a revised indictment accusing him of attempting to overturn the 2020 election results. This development is part of a Jan. 6 superseding indictment related to the January 6 events, brought forth by special counsel Jack Smith. Trump waived his right to appear in court and authorized his attorneys to enter the plea on his behalf. The plea was revealed in a court filing on Tuesday, with his attorneys scheduled to formalize it in court on Thursday.