WASHINGTON, Aug 3 Former US President Donald Trump did not recognize guilty in the case of interference in the 2020 elections and the storming of the Capitol, the correspondent reports.
«Not guilty,» the former head of the White House said when the judge asked about his position. Trump in the case of interference in the 2020 presidential election. Thus, he can be prosecuted for: «conspiracy to deceive the United States», «conspiracy to interfere with official procedures», «interference and attempted interference with official procedures» and «conspiracy against rights». According to the new conclusion, the ex-president faces more than 50 years in prison.
On January 6, 2021, Trump supporters attacked the Capitol, blocking the work of Congress for several hours. As a result of the riots, a protester and a policeman were killed, and three more died of causes not related to violence. After the protesters were expelled from the building, lawmakers approved the victory of Joe Biden in the presidential election. Subsequently, there have been hundreds of arrests in the United States on charges related to participation in the assault.