Insurrection
These cases charge Trump for his role in the January 6 2021 insurrection. Two allege that he undermined the counting of the electoral college votes. The rest accuse him of inciting the riots which caused physical and emotional harm to police officers.
DC attorney general investigating Trump over January 6 riots
Karl Racine is investigating Trump's potential role in encouraging the January 6 riots, though no charges have been filed.
Congresspeople suing Trump over Capitol attacks
Eleven members of the US House are suing Trump, his personal attorney Rudy Giuliani and two militia groups – the Oath Keepers and Proud Boys – for conspiring to incite the violence at the Capitol.
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Representative Swalwell suing Trump and others for Capitol riots
Eric Swalwell is suing Trump and others for allegedly inciting the violence at the Capitol building.
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Seven Capitol police officers sue Trump
Seven Capitol police officers who say they were injured physically or emotionally during the insurrection are accusing Trump and others of intentionally inciting the attack. Trump has filed a motion to dismiss the case.
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Two Capitol police officers sue Trump
Two Capitol police officers who were injured during the insurrection are accusing Trump of inciting the attack and suing him for the harm they suffered. Trump has filed a motion to dismiss the case.
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Two police officers sue Trump over Capitol riot
Two DC metro officers accuse Trump of directing and inciting the riot that led to them being assaulted by poles and pepper spray.
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Capitol police officer sues Trump over January 6 riot
Marcus J Moore is suing Trump for his role in the January 6 riot. The lawsuit says Trump allegedly "inflamed, encouraged, incited, directed" the insurrectionist mob, causing Moore and other officers to suffer injuries.
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Financial
Trump is facing several lawsuits and criminal investigations into possible financial improprieties. Most of these cases allege that he lied or misled the government to reduce the amount of taxes he and his company paid.
Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance Jr.
Criminal investigation into finances
Manhattan prosecutors are investigating Trump and his company for potential financial and tax crimes, as well as insurance fraud. The Trump Organization has already been charged with giving employees perks without paying taxes on them.
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A view of the clubhouse at the Trump National Golf Club Westchester.
Westchester golf course investigation
The district attorney's office in Westchester, New York, is investigating Trump's golf course in the county, reportedly homing in on whether the Trump Organization underreported property values to reduce its tax liability.
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New York Attorney General Letitia James
New York state attorney general investigates Trump Organization for fraud
Letitia James is investigating Trump's company for allegedly manipulating the valuations of his real estate properties, and in turn avoiding tax liabilities. The investigation is looking into civil and criminal matters. Trump has sued James targetting him for political reasons.
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View of The Trump International Hotel in Washington DC
Misuse of 2017 inauguation money
The Washington DC attorney general is accusing Trump's 2017 inauguration committee of misusing assets to profit the Trump family. An earlier allegation that the committee made improper payments to Trump's DC hotel was dismissed by a judge.
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Mary Trump, niece of Donald Trump, poses for an author headshot
Mary Trump fraud suit
Mary Trump, Donald Trump's niece, is suing him and his siblings for allegedly defrauding her out of inheritance money. Trump has moved to dismiss the lawsuit, with a decision pending.
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Trump Corporation class-action suit
An anonymous group of plaintiffs accused Trump, three of his children and his company of misleading people to invest in bogus business opportunities. It was later revealed Trump was a paid spokesperson for one of those companies which was featured on The Celebrity Apprentice.
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Election interference
Trump faces two lawsuits tied to his alleged efforts to interfere with the 2020 election. The Georgia case is a criminal investigation.
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Fulton county election interference investigation
The district attorney's office in Fulton county, Georgia, is investigating whether Trump interfered with the election by trying to pressure Georgia secretary of state Brad Raffensperger to overturn the results in a recorded phone call. On the call, Trump told Raffensperger, “I just want to find 11,780 votes” – the precise number he needed to win.
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Volunteers take calls from Detroiters with voting questions and potential issues including voter suppression in the 'War Room' at Detroit Branch NAACP.
NAACP sues Trump and RNC for trying to overturn election results
Local voters in Detroit are suring Trump and the Republican National Committee for threatening to overturn the election results in Michigan, arguing that the move would have disenfranchised Black voters in Wayne county. Trump has filed a motion to dismiss the case.
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Sexual misconduct
Trump has faced several accusations of sexual misconduct since he was elected president. One was a civil suit filed by former Apprentice contestant Summer Zervos who accused Trump of defamation after he said her allegations of sexually inappropriate behavior were a part of the Clinton's campaign's efforts to smear him. Zervos dropped the lawsuit in late 2021, but a similar defamation case is still ongoing.
This June 23, 2019, file photo shows E. Jean Carroll in New York
E Jean Carroll defamation suit
Carroll has accused Trump of raping her at a New York department store in the 1990s. In response, Trump accused Carroll of lying, saying she was "not my type". Carroll is suing Trump for defamation. Trump has tried to get the case dismissed.
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Trump is facing two other lawsuits related to the alleged actions of individuals who recently worked for him.
Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman, is sworn in during the House Intelligence Committee hearing into President Donald Trump's alleged efforts to tie US aid for Ukraine to investigations of his political opponents
Former top Ukraine adviser sues Trump for retaliation
Retired Lt Col Alexander Vindman, a former top Ukraine expert in the Trump administration who testified to Congress during Trump’s first impeachment, is suing Trump and several allies for allegedly retaliating against him.
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File photo of Trump Tower in New York City.
Trump Tower assault suit
Six protesters are suing Trump after his then head of security, Keith Schiller, allegedly assaulted them during a demonstration outside Trump Tower in 2015. Trump gave a deposition for this case in October 2021.
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Former Donald Trump lawyer Michael Cohen.
Michael Cohen suit
Trump's former personal attorney, Michael Cohen, is accusing Trump and the US government of sending him back to prison as a retaliatory measure after Cohen wrote a tell-all memoir about his work for Trump.
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These cases charge Trump for his role in the January 6 2021 insurrection. Two allege that he undermined the counting of the electoral college votes. The rest accuse him of inciting the riots which caused physical and emotional harm to police officers.
DC attorney general investigating Trump over January 6 riots
Karl Racine is investigating Trump's potential role in encouraging the January 6 riots, though no charges have been filed.
Congresspeople suing Trump over Capitol attacks
Eleven members of the US House are suing Trump, his personal attorney Rudy Giuliani and two militia groups – the Oath Keepers and Proud Boys – for conspiring to incite the violence at the Capitol.
Ten more members of Congress join NAACP lawsuit against Trump and Giuliani for conspiring to incite US Capitol riot Arrow icon indicating a link
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Rep. Eric Swalwell CA-15 speaks on television
Representative Swalwell suing Trump and others for Capitol riots
Eric Swalwell is suing Trump and others for allegedly inciting the violence at the Capitol building.
The man who sued Trump for incitement: Politics Weekly Extra Arrow icon indicating a link
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A capitol police officer standing inside an archway.
Seven Capitol police officers sue Trump
Seven Capitol police officers who say they were injured physically or emotionally during the insurrection are accusing Trump and others of intentionally inciting the attack. Trump has filed a motion to dismiss the case.
Capitol police officers sue Trump and far-right groups over 6 January attack Arrow icon indicating a link
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A capitol police officer stands infront of the US Capitol building.
Two Capitol police officers sue Trump
Two Capitol police officers who were injured during the insurrection are accusing Trump of inciting the attack and suing him for the harm they suffered. Trump has filed a motion to dismiss the case.
Police officers sue Donald Trump for injuries resulting from Capitol riot Arrow icon indicating a link
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A group of capitol police officers stand infront of the US Capitol building
Two police officers sue Trump over Capitol riot
Two DC metro officers accuse Trump of directing and inciting the riot that led to them being assaulted by poles and pepper spray.
Three more police officers sue Trump over 6 January attack Arrow icon indicating a link
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A group of capitol police officers walk infront of the US Capitol building
Capitol police officer sues Trump over January 6 riot
Marcus J Moore is suing Trump for his role in the January 6 riot. The lawsuit says Trump allegedly "inflamed, encouraged, incited, directed" the insurrectionist mob, causing Moore and other officers to suffer injuries.
Another US Capitol Police officer sues Trump for damages from Jan. 6 Arrow icon indicating a link
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Financial
Trump is facing several lawsuits and criminal investigations into possible financial improprieties. Most of these cases allege that he lied or misled the government to reduce the amount of taxes he and his company paid.
Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance Jr.
Criminal investigation into finances
Manhattan prosecutors are investigating Trump and his company for potential financial and tax crimes, as well as insurance fraud. The Trump Organization has already been charged with giving employees perks without paying taxes on them.
Trump’s longtime accountant testifies to NY grand jury in criminal probe Arrow icon indicating a link
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A view of the clubhouse at the Trump National Golf Club Westchester.
Westchester golf course investigation
The district attorney's office in Westchester, New York, is investigating Trump's golf course in the county, reportedly homing in on whether the Trump Organization underreported property values to reduce its tax liability.
Trump Organization, Already Under Indictment, Faces New Criminal Inquiry Arrow icon indicating a link
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New York Attorney General Letitia James
New York state attorney general investigates Trump Organization for fraud
Letitia James is investigating Trump's company for allegedly manipulating the valuations of his real estate properties, and in turn avoiding tax liabilities. The investigation is looking into civil and criminal matters. Trump has sued James targetting him for political reasons.
New York attorney general vows Trump investigation will proceed ‘undeterred’ Arrow icon indicating a link
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View of The Trump International Hotel in Washington DC
Misuse of 2017 inauguation money
The Washington DC attorney general is accusing Trump's 2017 inauguration committee of misusing assets to profit the Trump family. An earlier allegation that the committee made improper payments to Trump's DC hotel was dismissed by a judge.
Ivanka Trump quizzed as part of inauguration fund lawsuit Arrow icon indicating a link
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Mary Trump, niece of Donald Trump, poses for an author headshot
Mary Trump fraud suit
Mary Trump, Donald Trump's niece, is suing him and his siblings for allegedly defrauding her out of inheritance money. Trump has moved to dismiss the lawsuit, with a decision pending.
Mary Trump sues president and two of his siblings over fraud allegations Arrow icon indicating a link
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Closeup of Donald Trump's head in profile
Trump Corporation class-action suit
An anonymous group of plaintiffs accused Trump, three of his children and his company of misleading people to invest in bogus business opportunities. It was later revealed Trump was a paid spokesperson for one of those companies which was featured on The Celebrity Apprentice.
The lawsuit Arrow icon indicating a link
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Election interference
Trump faces two lawsuits tied to his alleged efforts to interfere with the 2020 election. The Georgia case is a criminal investigation.
District Attorney of Fulton County, Fani Willis speaks at a press conference
Fulton county election interference investigation
The district attorney's office in Fulton county, Georgia, is investigating whether Trump interfered with the election by trying to pressure Georgia secretary of state Brad Raffensperger to overturn the results in a recorded phone call. On the call, Trump told Raffensperger, “I just want to find 11,780 votes” – the precise number he needed to win.
Georgia prosecutor seeks special grand jury into Trump’s election interference Arrow icon indicating a link
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Volunteers take calls from Detroiters with voting questions and potential issues including voter suppression in the 'War Room' at Detroit Branch NAACP.
NAACP sues Trump and RNC for trying to overturn election results
Local voters in Detroit are suring Trump and the Republican National Committee for threatening to overturn the election results in Michigan, arguing that the move would have disenfranchised Black voters in Wayne county. Trump has filed a motion to dismiss the case.
Trump Accused in Suit of ‘Pressure’ to Undo Michigan Vote Arrow icon indicating a link
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Sexual misconduct
Trump has faced several accusations of sexual misconduct since he was elected president. One was a civil suit filed by former Apprentice contestant Summer Zervos who accused Trump of defamation after he said her allegations of sexually inappropriate behavior were a part of the Clinton's campaign's efforts to smear him. Zervos dropped the lawsuit in late 2021, but a similar defamation case is still ongoing.
This June 23, 2019, file photo shows E. Jean Carroll in New York
E Jean Carroll defamation suit
Carroll has accused Trump of raping her at a New York department store in the 1990s. In response, Trump accused Carroll of lying, saying she was "not my type". Carroll is suing Trump for defamation. Trump has tried to get the case dismissed.
Trump lawyers argue US government should take his place in E Jean Carroll lawsuit Arrow icon indicating a link
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Trump is facing two other lawsuits related to the alleged actions of individuals who recently worked for him.
Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman, is sworn in during the House Intelligence Committee hearing into President Donald Trump's alleged efforts to tie US aid for Ukraine to investigations of his political opponents
Former top Ukraine adviser sues Trump for retaliation
Retired Lt Col Alexander Vindman, a former top Ukraine expert in the Trump administration who testified to Congress during Trump’s first impeachment, is suing Trump and several allies for allegedly retaliating against him.
Retired Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman files federal lawsuit accusing Trump and Rudy Giuliani of violating the Ku Klux Klan Act Arrow icon indicating a link
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File photo of Trump Tower in New York City.
Trump Tower assault suit
Six protesters are suing Trump after his then head of security, Keith Schiller, allegedly assaulted them during a demonstration outside Trump Tower in 2015. Trump gave a deposition for this case in October 2021.
Trump to testify in lawsuit by protesters who say guard assaulted them in 2015 Arrow icon indicating a link
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Former Donald Trump lawyer Michael Cohen.
Michael Cohen suit
Trump's former personal attorney, Michael Cohen, is accusing Trump and the US government of sending him back to prison as a retaliatory measure after Cohen wrote a tell-all memoir about his work for Trump.
Michael Cohen sues Trump claiming retaliatory imprisonment Arrow icon indicating a link
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