Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith proposes to dismiss Jan. 6 case against Donald Trump
Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith's request to dismiss the charges against Trump was expected after he won the presidential election.
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Special counsel seeks dismissal of criminal cases against Trump
Special counsel John L. “Jack” Smith sought Monday to dismiss the two federal criminal cases against Donald Trump.
Jack Smith Seeks Dismissal of January 6 Charges Against Trump
After Trump’s presidential victory earlier this month, there was no path forward in the case for Special Counsel Jack Smith.
Justice Department moves to dismiss 2020 election interference case against Donald Trump after his presidential victory
Special counsel Jack Smith moved on Monday to drop two criminal cases against Donald Trump, citing the legal immunity granted to sitting presidents. The cases involved allegations that Trump retained classified documents and attempted to overturn his 2020 election defeat.
Special counsel Jack Smith moves to drop both Trump’s federal cases
The special counsel said he stood “fully behind” the allegations but recognized that Justice Department policy prohibits prosecuting a sitting president.
Special Counsel Jack Smith Files Motion To Dismiss Jan. 6 Case
Special counsel Jack Smith on Monday filed a motion to dismiss President-elect Donald Trump’s Jan. 6 criminal indictment for allegedly defrauding the United States, conspiring to obstruct Congress when it met to certify the results of the 2020 election,
Special counsel Jack Smith drops criminal case against Trump for 2020 election subversion
Smith said he consulted with Justice Department officials about whether an ongoing prosecution against a person elected president might continue.
Special counsel Jack Smith to drop all felony federal charges against President-elect Donald Trump
Special counsel Jack Smith moved to drop all felony charges stacked on President-elect Trump in connection to his alleged role to overturn the 2020 presidential election and mishandling of classified documents.
Jack Smith had ‘no choice’ but to dismiss charges against Trump
Special Counsel Jack Smith filed a motion to drop both criminal cases against President-elect Donald Trump over his handling of classified documents and his efforts to overturn the 2020 election. The Trump transition team rounds out its the picks for cabinet positions,
Donald Trump responds to Jack Smith's move to dismiss felony cases
Vice President-elect JD Vance said Monday Trump "may have very well spent his life in prison" had he not won the 2024 election.
The End of the Quest for Justice for January 6
Jack Smith is dropping the charges against Donald Trump for his assault on the fundamentals of American democracy.
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