Trump’s legal issues Former President Donald Trump faces a slew of legal onslaughts, the latest being a federal indictment for violating the Espionage Act by mishandling classified information. Trump denies any wrongdoing Secret-documents indictment Wilful retention of national defence papers, corruptly concealing documents, conspiracy to obstruct justice, and making false statements. Jun 13: Trump to appear in Miami Federal court Georgia criminal investigation Inquiry into Jan 2, 2021, phone call Trump made to fellow Republican Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger asking him to “find” enough votes to beat Joe Biden, saying, “I just want to find 11,780 votes.” Sep 1: Decision to charge Trump Sexual abuse and defamation Trump may face second defamation trial brought by E. Jean Carroll (right) – magazine writer who won $5 million in damages from Trump for sexual battery and defamation. Carroll seeks further $10 million after Trump made public comments blasting verdict Mary Trump lawsuit Former president’s niece, Mary Trump, sued her uncle, his sister Maryanne, and estate of their late brother Robert for allegedly cheating her out of her share of family fortune. Trump won dismissal of lawsuit; Mary Trump is seeking to have it reinstated Bid to overturn election result Justice Department inquiry into whether Trump or people tied to him instigated deadly attack on U.S. Capitol on Jan 6, 2021, in bid to stop Joe Biden’ s certification as president. Trump claims he did nothing wrong “Hush money” A New York grand jury indicted Trump on 34 counts of allegedly falsifying business records and exceeding federal campaign contribution limits in connection with $130,000 hush payment made to porn star Stormy Daniels (left), before 2016 presidential election. Mar 24, 2024: Trial scheduled to start Trump fraud case Civil lawsuit seeks to permanently bar Trump and three of his adult children from running companies in New Y ork state and to recoup $250 million obtained through fraud. Oct 2023: Trial to start