MIAMI: The former US President Donald Trump surrendered to authorities in Miami on Tuesday, complying with his arraignment after being indicted last week on 37 federal charges related to the mishandling of classified information.
Trump spent the previous night at his nearby Doral resort and departed for the Wilkie D. Ferguson Jr. federal courthouse at 1:30 p.m. local time. His arraignment was scheduled for 3 p.m. local time.
Journalists were prohibited from bringing phones or electronic devices into the courthouse, but a transcript of the proceedings will be made available. It has been reported that Trump will not be restrained with handcuffs or have his photograph taken. It is expected, of course, that he will plead not guilty.
The charges against Trump are serious and could result in a prison sentence if he is convicted. However, Trump has maintained his innocence and has vowed to fight the charges. His lawyers have said that they will seek to have the charges dismissed or reduced.
The arraignment is the first step in what is likely to be a lengthy legal process. The case is being closely watched by the public and legal experts alike. It remains to be seen how the charges against Trump will affect his political future.
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