Key takeaways:
- Carlos De Oliveira, the property manager at Mar-a-Lago, is scheduled to appear in court Thursday morning to face charges brought by special counsel Jack Smith.
- Walt Nauta, a Trump aide, is expected to enter a plea for a second time in the case — this time on a new charge of obstruction of justice.
- The case against Trump and his associates is part of a larger investigation into the former president’s alleged misuse of classified documents, and could set a precedent for how future presidents handle classified documents.
A property manager and aide to former President Donald Trump are due back in federal court in Florida on Thursday to face charges in a case accusing Trump of illegally hoarding classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago resort after leaving the White House.
Carlos De Oliveira, the property manager at Mar-a-Lago, is scheduled to appear in court Thursday morning to face charges brought by special counsel Jack Smith. De Oliveira is charged with conspiracy to obstruct justice in the case. He made an initial appearance in court late last month but didn’t enter a plea because he hadn’t yet found a Florida-based attorney to represent him.
Walt Nauta, a Trump aide, is also expected to enter a plea for a second time in the case — this time on a new charge of obstruction of justice. Nauta is accused of helping Trump hide the classified documents. He was initially charged with conspiracy to obstruct justice.
The case against Trump and his associates is part of a larger investigation into the former president’s alleged misuse of classified documents. The documents are believed to contain sensitive information about national security and foreign policy.
The case is being closely watched by legal experts, as it could set a precedent for how future presidents handle classified documents. It is unclear how the case will proceed, but it is likely to be a lengthy and complicated legal battle.
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