Another day, another historic Donald Trump arraignment

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August 04, 2023 View online 1/ Trump pleads not guilty to federal conspiracy charges in plot to overturn 2020 election Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to four criminal charges stemming from his attempt to overturn the election he lost to Joe Biden less than three years ago. Mr Trump entered his plea on the second-floor courtroom at the E Barrett Prettyman Courthouse in Washington DC on 3 August, just a short walk from where a mob of his supporters began assaulting police officers at the start of the January 6 attack on the US Capitol. The twice-impeached, now-thrice-indicted ex-president's appearance in criminal court – his third since April – comes just two days after a Washington DC grand jury charged him with three criminal conspiracies and obstruction in connection with his attempts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. In a poetic twist of fate, Mr Trump's latest arraignment brought him to the exact same courthouse where hundreds of people have been tried, convicted and sentenced to terms in prison as long as 18 years for charges in connection with January 6. 2/ Trump's third arraignment: How historic day unfolded Donald Trump appeared in federal court in Washington DC on Thursday afternoon for his arraignment 3/ Rudy Giuliani accused of calling Matt Damon a homophobic slur on tape The transcripts of what 'America's mayor' allegedly said appeared in a 2019 recorded conversation 4/ Two US Navy sailors have been accused of spying for China Both sailors have been arrested 5/ Lizzo breaks silence and says dancers' lawsuit claims are 'false' Former employees allege inappropriate conduct by the 'Truth Hurts' singer THE BIG QUESTION What are the allegations against Lizzo and her production company? Pop star Lizzo has responded to claims of sexual harassment and weight-shaming in a lawsuit filed by former members of her dance troupe.   In the 44-page suit, three dancers detail allegations of assault, inappropriate sexual behaviour, workplace misconduct, disability discrimination and religious harassment against Lizzo and her production company, Big Grrrl Big Touring, Inc. It also highlights alleged behaviour from Shirlene Quigley, the captain of Lizzo's dance team.   The case centres on the alleged experiences of Arianna Davis, Noelle Rodriguez and Crystal Williams while they were employed by Lizzo and her Delaware-based company from September 2021 until May 2023. Here is everything you need to know. 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