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Prosecutors tell Trump that he is a target in classified files probe, sources say

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Former President Trump's legal team has received a notice from Department of Justice stating that he is a target of their investigation into his handling of classified documents.

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  1. ABC 30 Fresno

    Trump informed that he is target of special counsel investigation over classified docs: Sources (opens ABC 30 Fresno)

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    Former President Donald Trump received a letter from special counsel Jack Smith's office in recent weeks informing him that he is the target of an ongoing investigation related to his handling of classified information while out of office, sources familiar with the matter confirmed to ABC News.

  2. France 24

    Justice Department informs Trump he is target of classified documents probe (opens France 24)

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    Federal prosecutors have notified former US President Donald Trump's attorneys he is the target of an investigation into his handling of classified materials, a person familiar with the matter said on…

  3. Fox News

    Trump attorneys notified former president is target of criminal investigation (opens Fox News)

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    Former President Donald Trump was notified Wednesday that he is the target of a criminal investigation for his handling of classified materials after leaving office in 2021.

  4. The Daily Caller

    REPORT: Trump Alerted By Federal Prosecutors That He Is The ‘Target’ Of A Criminal Investigation (opens The Daily Caller)

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    Former President Donald Trump has been alerted by federal prosecutors that he is the target of an ongoing criminal investigation, sources told Fox News.

  5. Wyoming Public Media

    Federal prosecutors tell Trump that he is a target in classified files probe (opens Wyoming Public Media)

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    The notice from the Department of Justice gives Trump's lawyers a chance to argue against indictment. People who receive target letters are usually indicted, but not always.

  6. Al Jazeera

    Trump target of classified docs probe, prosecutors tell lawyers (opens Al Jazeera)

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    US media reports suggest investigation is moving closer to charging former president over materials found at his home.

  7. Delaware Public Media

    Prosecutors tell Trump that he is a target in classified files probe, sources say (opens Delaware Public Media)

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    Former President Trump's legal team has received a notice from Department of Justice stating that he is a target of their investigation into his handling of classified documents.

  8. KTVZ Bend

    Justice Department informs Trump he is target in classified documents probe, sources say (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    CNN By Kaitlan Collins, Paula Reid, Sara Murray, Jeremy Herb and Kristen Holmes, CNN (CNN) — The Justice Department recently informed Donald Trump’s legal team that he is a target in a federal investigation into the possible mishandling of classified documents, sources familiar with the matter told …

  9. France 24

    Prosecutors tell Trump lawyers he is target of classified docs probe: reports (opens France 24)

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    US prosecutors have told Donald Trump's lawyers that he is the target of a probe into his handling of classified documents after leaving the presidency, in a sign he might be indicted, US media reported…

  10. The Washington Free Beacon

    Biden DOJ Tells Trump He Is the Target of Investigation, Signaling Potential Indictment (opens The Washington Free Beacon)

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    Federal prosecutors have notified former president Donald Trump's attorneys he is the target of an investigation into his handling of classified materials, a person familiar with the matter said on Wednesday, adding to his legal troubles as he campaigns for the White House in 2024.

  11. The Week

  12. Seattle Times

    Prosecutors Tell Trump’s Legal Team He Is a Target of Investigation (opens Seattle Times)

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    The notification by prosecutors from the office of the special counsel was the clearest signal yet that the former president is likely to face charges in the investigation.

  13. Just the News

    Feds inform Trump he is target likely to be indicted as DOJ rebuffs prosecutorial misconduct claim (opens Just the News)

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    Trump defense has submitted secret evidence alleging a prosecutor tried to sway witness testimony by discussing federal judgeship

  14. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Trump told he is target of Mar-A-Lago documents criminal probe by special counsel (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    Former President Donald Trump has been informed he is a target of the federal criminal probe into his retention of hundreds of classified government records after leaving the White House.

  15. WHDH Boston

    Justice Department informs Trump he is target in classified documents probe, CNN sources say - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    (CNN) — The Justice Department recently informed Donald Trump’s legal team that he is a target in a federal investigation into the possible mishandling of classified documents, sources

  16. Insider

    Trump's attorneys told by federal prosecutors that he is the target of a criminal investigation, per multiple reports (opens Insider)

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    The investigation is into the potential mishandling of classified docs. It's a sign that the special counsel is nearing a decision on whether to file charges.

  17. CBS News

    Trump informed he is target of special counsel criminal probe (opens CBS News)

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    Donald Trump's legal team has been informed that the former president is a target of the federal criminal investigation into possible mishandling of classified information.

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