Keeping Track of the Trump Criminal Cases
Donald J. Trump is facing multiple legal challenges related to his business and political activities, with the cases expected to play out over the coming months in the midst of the 2024 election season. Here is a guide to the major criminal cases involving the former president.
Latest development May 30
Former President Donald J. Trump was found guilty of falsifying business records, related to the reimbursement of hush money paid to the porn star Stormy Daniels to cover up a sex scandal around the 2016 presidential election. He is the first president to be convicted of a crime.
Read more ›Where Does Each Case Stand?
Mr. Trump is at the center of at least four separate criminal cases, at both the state and federal levels, into matters related to his business and political careers.
Federal Jan. 6 Case ›
Related to Mr. Trump’s efforts to retain power after the 2020 election and the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol.
Election Case in Georgia ›
Related to efforts to reverse Mr. Trump’s 2020 election loss in Georgia.
Classified Documents Case ›
Related to Mr. Trump’s handling of sensitive government documents he took with him when he left office.
Manhattan Hush-Money Case ›
Related to payments to cover up a sex scandal during the 2016 presidential campaign.
What Are the Charges Against Trump?
Mr. Trump faces dozens of counts across the four cases in which he has been charged.
Federal Jan. 6 Case
Election Case in Georgia
Classified Documents Case
Manhattan Hush-Money Case
Who Are the Prosecutors in Each Case?
Jack Smith was appointed by Attorney General Merrick B. Garland in November to investigate two federal cases against Mr. Trump: his attempt to overturn the 2020 election and his retention of classified materials. Two cases against Mr. Trump at the state level are led by district attorneys in New York and Fulton County, Ga.
Jan. 6 Case, Classified Documents Case
Jack Smith
Special counsel
Election Case in Georgia
Fani T. Willis
Fulton County district attorney
Manhattan Hush-Money Case
Alvin L. Bragg
Manhattan district attorney
What Comes Next?
Mr. Trump has been indicted in four inquiries, with the cases unfolding as he runs for president again. In the first case to reach a verdict, related to hush money paid to cover up a sex scandal around the 2016 presidential election, Mr. Trump was found guilty on all 34 counts. He is expected to appeal.
Nov. 5
Jan. 6 Case
Investigation began
Dec. 2021
Charges filed
Aug. 2023
Election Case in Georgia
Investigation began
Feb. 2021
Charges filed
Aug. 2023
Classified Documents Case
Investigation began
March 2022
Charges filed
June 2023
Manhattan Hush-Money Case
Alleged crime took place in 2017. Investigation began in 2018.
Charges filed
March 2023
Trial began
April 15
Verdict
May 30