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Donald Trump Faces 37 Criminal Charges, US Justice Department Confirms | DW News

Jun 9, 2023 | The indictment charging former US President Donald Trump with misshandling classified documents has been unsealed. It's the first official confirmation from the Justice Department of a criminal case against Trump, who faces 37 criminal charges.

He is alleged to have ignored the department's demands to return documents, and even directed advisers to hide some of them. It's the first time a former president has been prosecuted for federal crimes. Trump could face 10 years in prison if found guilty.