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Read the full text of the Trump indictment

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April 4, 2023 at 4:27 p.m. EDT
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The indictment against Donald Trump was released Thursday, immediately after the former president’s arraignment hearing in which he was charged with 34 felony counts related to a $130,000 payment to adult-film actress Stormy Daniels during his 2016 presidential campaign. Trump pleaded not guilty to the 34 charges, which are detailed in the indictment document below. If you’re unable to read the full text on mobile, the full pdf is available here.

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