Key Takeaways
- The grand jury in Fulton County, Georgia, indicted former President Donald Trump on 13 criminal counts.
- RICO Act violations are among the primary charges, highlighting organized‑crime allegations.
- Eighteen associates, including Rudy Giuliani and Mark Meadows, were also named in the indictment.
Washington: A Fulton County grand jury in the state of Georgia indicted former President Donald Trump with 13 criminal charges.
The charges stem from an investigation alleging he attempted to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election, according to a court document.
Several of the charges Trump faces include violation of the Georgia RICO Act, solicitation of violation of oath by a public officer, false statements and writings, forgery, impersonating a public officer, among others.
Eighteen other associates were also charged in the indictment, including Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani and former Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows.
