Walt Nauta, an aide to former President Donald Trump, has pleaded not guilty to federal charges that he conspired to withhold classified documents.
The charges: Nauta and Trump are facing five counts of concealing or withholding documents and participating in a conspiracy to obstruct justice.
* The charges carry a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison.
* It is alleged that Nauta moved boxes of classified documents under Trump’s direction and later lied to federal investigators.
The backstory: Nauta, a Navy veteran, worked in the White House mess, then as a valet for Trump.
* After Trump left office, Nauta left the Navy to work exclusively for the former President.
Court proceedings: This is the third time Nauta’s arraignment has been scheduled.
* His first appearance was postponed because he didn’t have a local attorney, and then his flight to Miami was cancelled last week.
* Prosecutors have proposed a December 11 start date for Trump’s trial.
The bigger picture: Trump has also pleaded not guilty to 37 federal charges that include retaining dozens of classified documents and conspiring to obstruct justice.
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