Former President Donald Trump experienced another setback on Thursday as he faced additional legal issues. Trump was charged with various offenses, including conspiracy to defraud the United States and obstruction of an official proceeding, in relation to the January 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol. These charges add to the legal troubles that Trump is currently facing.

Trump appeared at the Elijah Barrett Prettyman Federal Courthouse in Washington, D.C., and entered a plea of not guilty. However, before the hearing, Manhattan federal prosecutors gained access to a video deposition from a separate case involving Trump.

In that lawsuit, Trump was found liable for sexual abuse and defamation and was ordered to pay $5 million. The prosecutors intend to use this video testimony in Trump’s upcoming criminal trial in March 2024, where he is accused of orchestrating a hush-money payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels.

Back in March, Trump was indicted in the Stormy Daniels case on 34 felony charges of falsifying business records. Despite pleading not guilty, Trump has consistently denied any wrongdoing, claiming that the investigations against him are politically motivated. He refers to them as a “witch hunt” orchestrated by the Department of Justice (DOJ).

Although the two cases are unrelated, federal prosecutors sought access to Trump’s video deposition from the previous case because they believe it is relevant to his alleged attempts to silence Stormy Daniels. Trump’s lawyers argued that the evidence in the previous case was meant to remain confidential under a protective order.

These latest developments add to the legal challenges that former President Trump is facing. His legal journey continues as he navigates multiple court cases and defends himself against various allegations.