Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty Tuesday to 37 felony counts related to his alleged mishandling of classified documents. This is first time the Department of Justice has ever charged a former president with a crime.
Trump, who flew on his private plane to Miami on Monday, arrived at courthouse at around 1:50 p.m. ET and then was booked.
An official familiar with the proceeding said ahead of the hearing that the former President wouldn’t be “arrested” with handcuffs but instead “processed” and in the loose custody of the U.S. Marshals.
The U.S. Marshals will administer a digital fingerprint scan and collect typical information: date of birth, Social Security and recent address history.
A decision about his passport will be made by pretrial services.
Officials told reporters ahead of the arraignment that there will be no mugshot.
Cameras are not allowed in the courthouse.
Special counsel Jack Smith, whose office led the investigation that led to the Justice Department to charge Trump, arrived in Miami on Monday night.
Trump sat expressionless with his arms folded during the hearing, reported CBS News correspondent Scott MacFarlane, who was inside the courtroom. Trump wore a navy suit and red tie.
His co-defendant, Walt Nauta, sat at the same table as Trump and their attorneys.
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