Former US President Donald Trump has officially pleaded not guilty to criminal charges stemming from his actions aimed at contesting Joe Biden’s victory in Georgia during the 2020 election. Trump has chosen to waive his right to be physically present at his arraignment, scheduled for September 6th. As a prominent figure in the running for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, Trump is simultaneously facing various charges in other cases that coincide with the upcoming election campaign.
In a racketeering case, Trump is one of 19 co-defendants, among them Rudy Giuliani and Mark Meadows. They are accused of orchestrating efforts to overturn Biden’s victory by urging Georgia legislators to appoint fraudulent electors. The indictment alleges their involvement in a criminal enterprise. Among the charges, the most serious one Trump faces is violating Georgia’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years.
Following his arrest, Trump was released on a $200,000 bond under specific conditions, including refraining from making threats on social media. Trial dates for his cases are currently set for 2024.
