DESPITE TRUMP FACING UNFOUNDED ILL INVESTIGATED CRIMINAL CHARGES, TRUMP STILL HAVE THE PACKING OF HIS PEOPLE.

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There are both criminal and civil investigations ongoing into Donald Trump and his business activities. There are currently probes in New York, Georgia, Florida and into the Capitol riots in Washington DC.
He appeared emotionless as he sat in the dock and speaking afterwards described proceedings as a "very sad day for America".

Barely an hour later he emailed his supporters to ask for cash - and claimed that he could face "561 years in prison for a crime I did not commit".

Trump's attorneys will likely file a motion to dismiss the case in the coming months, but those are rarely granted.

The next hearing, which he is not obliged to attend, is due to take place on 28 August, five days after the first scheduled Republican primary debate.

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Analysis
Shoehorning three criminal trials into the period between now and the November 2024 election will be a challenge. And if he returns to the Oval Office, he can wield presidential influence to make them go away.