The move was widely expected after Trump’s election victory, and is in line with longstanding Justice Department policy that says a sitting president cannot be indicted or tried on criminal charges.
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Jack Smith files superceding indictment against Trump in Jan. 6 case
Special counsel Jack Smith has been consulting with other officials inside the Justice Department about the case, which accuses Trump of leading a conspiracy to overturn the 2020 election.
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Special counsel appeals judge’s dismissal of Trump documents case
Special Counsel Jack Smith is appealing a judge’s order over the classified documents case against Trump, which was dismissed over his own appointment.
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Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago classified documents case is delayed indefinitely by judge
The classified documents trial had been scheduled to begin May 20. But months of delays had slowed the case as prosecutors pushed for the trial to begin before the November presidential election
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Judge rules Trump’s Mar-a-Lago classified documents case can proceed
The former president’s lawyers cited the Presidential Records Act in asking that the government’s case be dismissed. Judge Aileen Cannon denied the motion — clearing the way for it to proceed.