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A Haitian group in Ohio has brought criminal charges against former President Donald Trump and Ohio Senator JD Vance. These charges stem from comments made about the Haitian population in Springfield, Ohio.
The nonprofit, called Haitian Bridge Alliance, filed at Clark County Municipal Court on Tuesday. You can see the list of charges by scrolling down.
In a recent debate with Vice President Kamala Harris, Trump stated the Haitian community in Springfield is eating household pets like cats and dogs.
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The attorney for the organization says there is probable cause the two committed crimes and they want a judge to affirm that, file charges and issue arrest warrants for both men.
“We want the judge to issue arrest warrants for Trump and Vance immediately, there is probable cause,” lead counsel Subodh Chandra told the FOX 8 I-Team Tuesday.
Reports show that Trump and Vance are being accused of disrupting public service, making false alarms, committing telecommunications harassment, committing aggravated menacing, and Violating the prohibition against complicity.
Lead counsel for Haitian Bridge Alliance said in a statement, “We want the judge to issue arrest warrants for Trump and Vance immediately, there is probable cause.”
It is unknown if at this time if the Springfield Municipal Court will issue charges against Trump and Vance.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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