Jack Smith Signals Next Move in Donald Trump Immunity Case
Source: Newsweek
Published Sep 21, 2024 at 5:10 PM EDT | Updated Sep 21, 2024 at 6:14 PM EDT
Department of Justice (DOJ) special counsel Jack Smith stated in court documents filed on Saturday that the government's upcoming filing in the federal election subversion case against former President Donald Trump will not exceed 180 pages.
The opening brief on presidential immunity, required to be filed to U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan by September 26, is expected to be half composed of a "detailed factual proffer," and include around 30 pages of "extensive footnote citations to an exhibit appendix." Given the "substantial amount of sensitive material" to be filed, the government proposed a redacted version to later be filed on the public docket.
Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, was indicted in Washington, D.C., on four counts of allegedly working to overturn the results of the 2020 election in the run-up to the January 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol. The four counts include conspiracy to defraud the U.S., conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding, obstruction of an official proceeding and conspiracy against rights.
The former president has pleaded not guilty and has said the case is part of a political witch hunt. In May, a New York jury found Trump guilty of 34 felony counts in his criminal hush money trial. He is awaiting sentencing, which will not take place ahead of November's election.
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