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August 1, 2023 at 5:45 p.m. EDT

The third indictment against former president Donald Trump was released Tuesday. Trump faces four charges in connection with what prosecutors allege was a plan to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.

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The released indictment below details the full charges, including conspiring to defraud the United States, conspiring to obstruct an official proceeding, obstructing a congressional proceeding and conspiracy against rights:

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The latest: The Supreme Court appeared ready to reject Donald Trump’s sweeping claim that he is immune from prosecution on charges of trying to subvert the 2020 election, but in a way that is likely to significantly delay his federal trial. Here are key takeaways from the Supreme Court argument.

The charges: Former president Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to charges that he plotted to overturn the 2020 election in the run-up to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. Here’s a breakdown of the charges against Trump and what they mean, and things that stand out from the Trump indictment.

The trial: The March 4 trial date was taken off the calendar and jury selection was postponed indefinitely while the Supreme Court reviews Trump’s immunity claim.

The case: The special counsel’s office has been investigating whether Trump or those close to him violated the law by interfering with the lawful transfer of power after the 2020 presidential election or with Congress’s confirmation of the results on Jan. 6, 2021. It is one of several ongoing investigations involving Trump.

Can Trump still run for president? While it has never been attempted by a candidate from a major party before, Trump is allowed to run for president while under indictment in four separate cases — or even if he is convicted of a crime.