Understand that he has the opportunity to appear either virtually or in thursday. That was granted in the last two arraignments. We understand that thejudge will arraignments. We understand that the judge will decide which one it is. But given that mr trump has appeared in person for the last two, it is probably likely that he will appear in person for this indictment. He tends to use them, as weve seen previously, as part of his campaign. And we are seeing his republican allies really rally around him. And in some ways, they are ramping up the rhetoric to defend him. Some of them are calling for the special prosecutions investigation to be defunded. They are saying that donald trump cant get a fair trial in dc. Of course, its being held here, the scene of the alleged crime because it is a left leaning city. They refer to it as the swamp. But remember, Donald Trumps second indictment, which is in florida. The trial will take place there. Florida is his home state. Its also a republican
But also that he can beat the rap. Most people believe hes a martyr, you know, just being persecuted, and i think hell get more votes. I pledge allegiance keeping a vigil outside a washington prison that houses some of the january 6th rioters, they think this largely democratic city will be hostile territory for a trump trial. Do you think that if a dcjury finds donald trump guilty, am i going to think that that was legitimate . Laughter no i, donald john trump, do solemnly swear. President trump swore to defend the constitution of the United States. But now hes accused of spreading lies and deceit, in a desperate attempt to stay in power, despite knowing he had lost the 2020 election. The police are now running back. The violent attack on january 6th was, say prosecutors, the result of his prolific lies, as he deliberately created nationwide mistrust and anger. The attack on our nations capitol on January 6th 2021 was an unprecedented assault on the seat of american democracy. As desc
Courtroom in washington just steps from the capital where his supporters rioted on january 6th. The former president facing his third arraignment charged with a criminal scheme to stay in power after his loss. Special counsel jack smith just feet away from him in the courtroom before leaving washington. Mr. Trump, who is running to retake the white house in 2024 coming before the cameras, calling it a very sad day for america. Our team at the courthouse and our legal analyst standing by. Also tonight, two u. S. Navy sailors under arrest, accused of spying for china. The secret theyre accused of selling. The Grim Discovery. Two bodies in the rio grande. One at that floating Barrier Texas installed in the river. What texas and mexican officials are saying. Terrifying moments aboard a delta flight. Police say a passenger with a sharp object cut himself and then attacked a Flight Attendant. How he was stopped. The new development in the gilgo beach serial killer investigation. What prosecu
Judge in washington, d. C. As the nation and american democracy face a critical test. The former president is scheduled to be in court tomorrow. Last night federal prosecutors charged him with four separate counts in a sweeping indictment. The Special Counsel is alleging that trump was central in the plot to overturn the 2020 election and has charged him with conspiracy to defraud the United States, conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding, obstruction of and attempting to obstruct an official proceeding, and conspiracy against rights. This historic indictment says that trump, quote, enlisted coconspirators to assist him in his criminal efforts. It repeatedly references six unindicted coconspirators. Cnn has been able to identify five of those six. Well be breaking down what roles they allegedly played in the effort to overturn joe bidens win coming up in a moment. Paula reid is with us now. What more do we know about the new charges that trump is facing . This is very much expect
official comments from the judge overseeing the donald trump classified documents case. the lead starts right now. new today judge aileen cannon setting a new deadline for federal prosecutors and for trump s lawyers. why? these decisions could have a real impact on the timing of the case against donald trump. we are going to talk to former republican u.s. attorney general. then another republican candidate jumping into the presidential race. miami mayor francis suarez running for the gop nomination and his ad literally running. with an already crowded 2024 field, is he really running for vice president? plus, agencies of the u.s. government, victims of a global cyberattack. why this means your banking info, personal info, medical records and more may have been exposed. we start with law and justice. our lead as we hear for the first time from judge candl judge / aileen cannon. today judge cannon gave attorneys five days to notify her on the status on the necessary se