Fact check: What are all the current criminal cases against Donald Trump as of 2025?

1. Summary of the results

As of 2025, Donald Trump's criminal legal situation has largely been resolved or neutralized, with only a few ongoing matters:

Concluded Criminal Cases:

• New York Business Records Case: Convicted on 34 felony counts but received an unconditional discharge with no prison time or fines. Currently under appeal ^{[1] [2]}
• Federal Cases (election interference and classified documents): Dismissed due to presidential immunity considerations ^{[1] [3]}

Ongoing/Unresolved Cases:

• Georgia Election Interference Case: Currently stalled after DA Fani Willis was disqualified, leaving the case in legal limbo ^{[1] [4]}

Civil Cases (not criminal but significant):

• New York Civil Fraud: $350-500 million judgment under appeal
• E. Jean Carroll verdicts: Two judgments ($5M and $83M) under appeal
• January 6 Capitol riot civil suits
• Central Park Five defamation suit ^[1]

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original question focuses solely on criminal cases, but the civil cases actually represent more immediate financial risk to Trump ^[1]. Additionally, the Department of Justice has taken an active role in these cases, filing an amicus brief suggesting potential dismissal of some charges based on presidential immunity ^[2]. The dismissal of federal cases was not due to lack of evidence but rather due to DOJ policy against prosecuting a sitting president ^[3].

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The question itself is neutral, but there are competing narratives around these cases:

• Some sources focus on conspiracy theories and "deep state" allegations rather than the legal specifics ^{[5] [6]}
• The legal outcomes benefit different groups:
• Trump's supporters can point to the lack of prison sentences and case dismissals as vindication
• Critics can highlight the actual convictions and civil penalties as evidence of wrongdoing
• The Department of Justice's position on presidential immunity has created a precedent that benefits future presidents, regardless of party affiliation ^[3]