<p>In the ongoing criminal charges against Donald Trump, the case took a new turn on Tuesday when the former US President pleaded not guilty while being accused&nbsp;of hampering the outcome of the 2020 US presidential election. The arraignment took place in a federal court, where he was released on his own cognizance, as this marked his third arrest within the last four months, with cases filed against him in New York City and Florida.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Magistrate Judge Moxila Upadhyaya read from the 45-page indictment presented by special counsel Jack Smith the four criminal offences and the potential maximum jail sentences Trump might face.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Moxila Upadhyaya announced the next hearing date on August 28, which will take place in the court of District Court Judge Tanya Chutkan, who will preside over the eventual trial.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Moxila Upadhaya: Indian -American Magistrate Judge with a distinguished legal career</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Moxila Upadhaya hails from the state of Gujarat in India and was raised near Kansas, Missouri. She was appointed as the US Magistrate Judge last year on 7 September. She earned her Doctor of Law or Juris Doctor (JD) from American University, Washington College of Law, graduating cum laude in 2003.</p>

<p>She is a 2000 magna cum laude graduate of the Missouri School of Journalism and also earned a Bachelor of Arts with honours in Latin Studies from the University of Missouri.</p>

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<p>After graduating from law school, Upadhyaya served a two-year term as a law clerk to Eric T Washington, former Chief Judge of the DC Court of Appeals.</p>

<p>She then joined Venable LLP’s Washington, DC office, where she practised complex commercial and administrative litigation. She left Venable in 2011-12 to serve as the first law clerk to Robert L Wilkins (currently the US Circuit Judge for the DC Circuit) during his tenure as a district judge in this court.</p>

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<p>During her time as an associate and ultimately partner at Venable, according to her resume, Upadhyaya devoted her pro bono practice to representing indigent clients in post-conviction proceedings, including representing clients who raised challenges under the DC Innocence Protection Act and the DC Incarceration Reduction Amendment Act.</p>

<p>For her work in this capacity, the Mid-Atlantic Innocence Project awarded Judge Upadhyaya its Defender of Innocence Award in 2009 and Venable named her Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year in 2006.</p>

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In the ongoing criminal charges against Donald Trump, the case took a new turn on Tuesday when the former US President pleaded not guilty while being accused of hampering the outcome of the 2020 US presidential election.

In the ongoing criminal charges against Donald Trump, the case took a new turn on Tuesday when the former US President pleaded not guilty while being accused of hampering the outcome of the 2020 US presidential election. The arraignment took place in a federal court, where he was released on his own cognizance, as this marked his third arrest within the last four months, with cases filed against him in New York City and Florida. Also Read | Romanian court releases controversial influencer Andrew Tate from house arrest Magistrate Judge Moxila Upadhyaya read from the 45-page indictment presented by special counsel Jack Smith the four criminal offences and the potential maximum jail sentences Trump might face. Moxila Upadhyaya announced the next hearing date on August 28, which will take place in the court of District Court Judge Tanya Chutkan, who will preside over the eventual trial. Moxila Upadhaya: Indian -American Magistrate Judge with a distinguished legal career Moxila Upadhaya hails from the state of Gujarat in India and was raised near Kansas, Missouri. She was appointed as the US Magistrate Judge last year on 7 September. She earned her Doctor of Law or Juris Doctor (JD) from American University, Washington College of Law, graduating cum laude in 2003. She is a 2000 magna cum laude graduate of the Missouri School of Journalism and also earned a Bachelor of Arts with honours in Latin Studies from the University of Missouri. Also Read | Flashback Friday: Tracing the success of coffee giant Starbucks After graduating from law school, Upadhyaya served a two-year term as a law clerk to Eric T Washington, former Chief Judge of the DC Court of Appeals. She then joined Venable LLP’s Washington, DC office, where she practised complex commercial and administrative litigation. She left Venable in 2011-12 to serve as the first law clerk to Robert L Wilkins (currently the US Circuit Judge for the DC Circuit) during his tenure as a district judge in this court. Also Read | Who is Tanya Chutkan? Jamaica-born hardline judge assigned to Trump's election case During her time as an associate and ultimately partner at Venable, according to her resume, Upadhyaya devoted her pro bono practice to representing indigent clients in post-conviction proceedings, including representing clients who raised challenges under the DC Innocence Protection Act and the DC Incarceration Reduction Amendment Act. For her work in this capacity, the Mid-Atlantic Innocence Project awarded Judge Upadhyaya its Defender of Innocence Award in 2009 and Venable named her Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year in 2006. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Donald Trump’s plane touched down in Miami on Monday, a day ahead of his court appearance regarding charges of alleged mishandling of national secret documents. His motorcade made its way to a nearby club Trump National Doral, owned by Trump, where he plans to stay overnight. Before departing from New Jersey Monday morning, Trump wrote on his Truth Social mobile app, “I HOPE THE ENTIRE COUNTRY IS WATCHING WHAT THE RADICAL LEFT ARE DOING TO AMERICA."</p>

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<p>While entering his golf club in Miami, Trump was greeted by a crowd of his supporters to whom the former president asked, “How are you all doing? Everyone OK?”</p>

<h2><strong>Pro-Trump supporters to hold rally&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Washington Post reported that several pro-Trump rallies have been planned by Trump’s supporters in Miami on Tuesday, with one being organised outside the federal courthouse. The Post reported that a local chapter of the Proud Boys, referred to as a far-right extremist group in American mainstream media, is behind the rally, triggering fears of violence and disturbance. However, Trump has appealed to his supporters to express their dissatisfaction through peaceful protest.</p>

<p>On the other hand, Miami police have beefed up security arrangements in the courthouse area ahead of Trump’s arraignment. Miami Police Chief Manny Morales said Monday that his force was ready to deal with any protest or rally. “We are prepared. We have experience in handling large demonstrations. This is the city of Miami,” he said, adding that they could deal with crowd sizes from 5,000 to 50,000.</p>

<p>“There is no reason to fear,” he further said.</p>

<h2><strong>White House keeping mum on Trump’s indictment</strong></h2>

<p>White House officials have chosen to remain silent regarding the second indictment of former President Donald Trump, which accuses him of mishandling national defence documents and attempting to hide them from federal officials following his departure from office.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>During a press briefing on Monday, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby refrained from commenting on Trump's indictment.</p>

<p>When asked about the matter, Jean-Pierre stated, "I'm not going to speak directly to the case. What I can say, and you've heard us say this over and over again — this is a President that respects the rule of law."</p>

<h2><strong>Media demand greater access to the courtroom</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, a coalition of media groups, including CNN, is seeking increased access to the forthcoming historic indictment against Trump by filing a request with a federal court. While federal courts generally do not permit photography inside the courtroom (relying on sketch artists instead) or real-time audio/video access, the media organisations argue that exceptions should be made in this case.</p>

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<p>The coalition is specifically requesting the court to grant photo and video access within the courtroom and the surrounding corridor prior to the arraignment. Additionally, they are urging the immediate release of audio recordings of the arraignment as soon as it concludes.</p>

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Donald Trump’s plane touched down in Miami on Monday, a day ahead of his court appearance regarding charges of alleged mishandling of national secret documents. His motorcade made its way to a nearby club Trump National Doral, owned by Trump, where he plans to stay overnight.

Donald Trump’s plane touched down in Miami on Monday, a day ahead of his court appearance regarding charges of alleged mishandling of national secret documents. His motorcade made its way to a nearby club Trump National Doral, owned by Trump, where he plans to stay overnight. Before departing from New Jersey Monday morning, Trump wrote on his Truth Social mobile app, “I HOPE THE ENTIRE COUNTRY IS WATCHING WHAT THE RADICAL LEFT ARE DOING TO AMERICA." Happening now - Trump National Doral - Folks have come out to support AMERICA and Trump! #doral #miami #florida #trump pic.twitter.com/kLLnqZkc6Q — Oreo Express Normal/Not Mentally Ill (@OreoExpress) June 12, 2023 × "We Love Trump! WE love Trump!" Supporters gathered outside Trump National Doral in Miami awaiting arrival of former president, who is scheduled to be arrested tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/Aos4UcKJZI — Oliya Scootercaster 🛴 (@ScooterCasterNY) June 12, 2023 × While entering his golf club in Miami, Trump was greeted by a crowd of his supporters to whom the former president asked, “How are you all doing? Everyone OK?” Pro-Trump supporters to hold rally Washington Post reported that several pro-Trump rallies have been planned by Trump’s supporters in Miami on Tuesday, with one being organised outside the federal courthouse. The Post reported that a local chapter of the Proud Boys, referred to as a far-right extremist group in American mainstream media, is behind the rally, triggering fears of violence and disturbance. However, Trump has appealed to his supporters to express their dissatisfaction through peaceful protest. On the other hand, Miami police have beefed up security arrangements in the courthouse area ahead of Trump’s arraignment. Miami Police Chief Manny Morales said Monday that his force was ready to deal with any protest or rally. “We are prepared. We have experience in handling large demonstrations. This is the city of Miami,” he said, adding that they could deal with crowd sizes from 5,000 to 50,000. “There is no reason to fear,” he further said. White House keeping mum on Trump’s indictment White House officials have chosen to remain silent regarding the second indictment of former President Donald Trump, which accuses him of mishandling national defence documents and attempting to hide them from federal officials following his departure from office. Watch: Trump's indictment could trigger violence? × During a press briefing on Monday, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby refrained from commenting on Trump's indictment. When asked about the matter, Jean-Pierre stated, "I'm not going to speak directly to the case. What I can say, and you've heard us say this over and over again — this is a President that respects the rule of law." Media demand greater access to the courtroom Meanwhile, a coalition of media groups, including CNN, is seeking increased access to the forthcoming historic indictment against Trump by filing a request with a federal court. While federal courts generally do not permit photography inside the courtroom (relying on sketch artists instead) or real-time audio/video access, the media organisations argue that exceptions should be made in this case. Also read: Nearly half of Americans believe charges against Trump politically motivated, poll reveals The coalition is specifically requesting the court to grant photo and video access within the courtroom and the surrounding corridor prior to the arraignment. Additionally, they are urging the immediate release of audio recordings of the arraignment as soon as it concludes. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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<p>In November last year, veteran prosecutor Jack Smith was appointed to investigate former Donald Trump’s case in which he has been charged on seven counts. Smith, a hard-driving prosecutor who has taken high-stakes cases in the past against politicians, was appointed by Attorney General Merrick B. Garland to oversee two investigations against Trump.</p>

<p>Smith looked into two investigations against the former US president: one, into his attempt to overturn the 2020 election that led up to the 6 January 2021 attack on the Capitol, and the other into Trump’s retention of classified materials at his residence in Florida.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>While announcing the appointment of Smith, Attorney Garland said he made “the right choice to complete these matters in an evenhanded and urgent manner”. Smith had been serving as the top prosecutor investigating war crimes in Kosovo at the International Criminal Court in Hague.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Watch |&nbsp;<strong>Trump indictment: Former president faces seven charges in classified docs probe</strong></p>

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<p>Many Republicans and Trump himself have accused the Justice Department of pursuing a politically motivated investigation which is intended to destroy Trump’s chances of retaking the White House. But department officials say,&nbsp;Smith, 54, is intent on conducting a fair investigation in secrecy. Smith even refused to acknowledge the questions of reporters who approached him outside his office in Washington.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Smith and his team investigated the case for over seven-month and interviewed former White House officials, Trump aides and Florida-based Mar-a-Lago staff in the classified documents investigation before handing down the decision on Thursday.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Jack Smith: A career prosecutor</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Born in June 1969, Smith grew up in Clay, New York. He graduated from the State University of New York at Oneonta in 1991 before attending Harvard Law School.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the 1990s, Smith was a prosecutor in the Manhattan district attorney’s office and soon moved to a similar job at the US attorney’s office in Brooklyn. Over the next decade, he rose to a series of supervisory positions, including chief of criminal litigation, overseeing dozens of prosecutors pursuing cases involving gangs, violent crime, financial fraud and public corruption.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In 2018, he was appointed chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Garland’s announcement of appointing Smith as special prosecutor overseeing the two federal investigations came days after Trump announced he would again run for president.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What did&nbsp;Smith’s investigation reveal?</strong></h2>

<p>Recently, Smith has seen meeting with Justice Department lawyers and members of Trump’s defence team, in a sign he would soon hand down a decision. Smith’s team then informed Trump’s lawyers in a letter that the ex-president was a target of the investigation of the documents, as per multiple reports.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>However, Trump had maintained he was unaware of the indictment.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“No one has told me I’m being indicted, and I shouldn’t be because I’ve done NOTHING wrong,” Trump said in a Truth Social post.</p>

<p>But Smith’s investigation proves otherwise. CNN first reported that among the evidence collected by Smith and his team is an audio tape where Trump says he kept a classified document detailing a potential attack on Iran.&nbsp;</p>

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In November last year, veteran prosecutor Jack Smith was appointed to investigate former Donald Trump’s case in which he has been charged on seven counts. Smith, a hard-driving prosecutor who has taken high-stakes cases in the past against politicians, was appointed by Attorney General Merrick B.

In November last year, veteran prosecutor Jack Smith was appointed to investigate former Donald Trump’s case in which he has been charged on seven counts. Smith, a hard-driving prosecutor who has taken high-stakes cases in the past against politicians, was appointed by Attorney General Merrick B. Garland to oversee two investigations against Trump. Smith looked into two investigations against the former US president: one, into his attempt to overturn the 2020 election that led up to the 6 January 2021 attack on the Capitol, and the other into Trump’s retention of classified materials at his residence in Florida. Also Read | France knife attack: What do we know about the stabbing suspect so far? While announcing the appointment of Smith, Attorney Garland said he made “the right choice to complete these matters in an evenhanded and urgent manner”. Smith had been serving as the top prosecutor investigating war crimes in Kosovo at the International Criminal Court in Hague. Watch | Trump indictment: Former president faces seven charges in classified docs probe × Many Republicans and Trump himself have accused the Justice Department of pursuing a politically motivated investigation which is intended to destroy Trump’s chances of retaking the White House. But department officials say, Smith, 54, is intent on conducting a fair investigation in secrecy. Smith even refused to acknowledge the questions of reporters who approached him outside his office in Washington. Smith and his team investigated the case for over seven-month and interviewed former White House officials, Trump aides and Florida-based Mar-a-Lago staff in the classified documents investigation before handing down the decision on Thursday. Jack Smith: A career prosecutor Born in June 1969, Smith grew up in Clay, New York. He graduated from the State University of New York at Oneonta in 1991 before attending Harvard Law School. In the 1990s, Smith was a prosecutor in the Manhattan district attorney’s office and soon moved to a similar job at the US attorney’s office in Brooklyn. Over the next decade, he rose to a series of supervisory positions, including chief of criminal litigation, overseeing dozens of prosecutors pursuing cases involving gangs, violent crime, financial fraud and public corruption. Also Read | US Congress to consider two new bills on artificial intelligence In 2018, he was appointed chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC). Garland’s announcement of appointing Smith as special prosecutor overseeing the two federal investigations came days after Trump announced he would again run for president. What did Smith’s investigation reveal? Recently, Smith has seen meeting with Justice Department lawyers and members of Trump’s defence team, in a sign he would soon hand down a decision. Smith’s team then informed Trump’s lawyers in a letter that the ex-president was a target of the investigation of the documents, as per multiple reports. Also Read | Stop putting up! 'Big Penis USA' pills banned in Australia for containing hidden drug ingredient However, Trump had maintained he was unaware of the indictment. “No one has told me I’m being indicted, and I shouldn’t be because I’ve done NOTHING wrong,” Trump said in a Truth Social post. But Smith’s investigation proves otherwise. CNN first reported that among the evidence collected by Smith and his team is an audio tape where Trump says he kept a classified document detailing a potential attack on Iran. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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