Global Leaders Who Faced Charges: Trump's Indictment in Perspective
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Former President Donald Trump's indictment on criminal charges issued by a grand jury is not unprecedented in modern democracies, as other former leaders charged following their tenure in office on issues relating to corruption include Silvio Berlusconi, Benjamin Netanyahu, and former Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian. Dozens of democracies have seen leaders prosecuted for crimes, with nearly 80 nations having seen former leaders jailed or prosecuted over the last 20 years. It remains unclear how Trump’s case will affect his presidential bid, though his indictment alone will likely do little to impact his candidacy.
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- Here’s when other countries have charged former leaders PBS NewsHour
- Donald Trump's indictment first for US but not world: Leaders who faced charges Hindustan Times
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