The Latest Update on Special Counsel Jack Smith’s Indictment Against Donald Trump
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FILE – Special counsel Jack Smith speaks about an indictment of former President Donald Trump, Aug. 1, 2023, at a Department of Justice office in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)
WASHINGTON – Special counsel Jack Smith on Tuesday filed a new indictment against Donald Trump that keeps the same criminal charges but narrows the allegations against him following a Supreme Court opinion conferring broad immunity on former presidents.
The new indictment removes a section of the indictment that dealt with Trump’s interactions with the Justice Department, an area for which the Supreme Court in a 6-3 opinion said Trump was entitled to immunity from prosecution.
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This recent development in the ongoing legal saga between Special Counsel Jack Smith and former President Donald Trump marks a significant turning point in the case. With the removal of the section pertaining to Trump’s interactions with the Justice Department, the focus of the indictment has shifted. The decision comes in the wake of a Supreme Court ruling granting immunity to former presidents in certain legal matters.
Despite the revision of the indictment, the core criminal charges against Trump remain unchanged. The legal battle between Smith and Trump continues to captivate the nation, with many eagerly anticipating the outcome of this high-profile case.
As the story unfolds, be sure to follow our updates for the latest information on this unfolding legal drama.
