Each classified document the former president is accused of holding onto illegally is charged in a separate count, and his alleged efforts to hide classified information from federal investigators is charged in several ways.
Former president Donald Trump is accused of violating seven federal laws but faces 37 separate charges. Here's what we know about the counts, and the possible penalties he faces.
Trump is charged under the Espionage Act with unauthorized retention of national defense information, as well as obstruction, false statements and conspiracy.