Trump Indictment Highlights the Perils of Being His Lawyer

Prosecutors allege Trump used lawyers in obstruction effort
Special counsel won fight to pierce attorney-client privilege

WATCH: Former President Donald Trump appears to be broadly holding on to his Republican base as he heads to court to face federal charges. Tony Czuczka reports.Source: Bloomberg

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By Zoe Tillman

June 11, 2023 at 3:30 PM UTC

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Donald Trump’s attorneys play a startling role in the federal criminal indictment against him, described not only as unwitting participants in crimes he’s charged with, but also as key potential witnesses in the government’s case.

The prosecution brought by Justice Department Special Counsel Jack Smith’s office offers the latest example of risks lawyers face taking on Trump as a client.