Jack Smith Requests Pause in Trump Trial Amid Unprecedented Circumstances
TL;DR
Special Counsel Jack Smith has requested a pause in Donald Trump's election interference criminal trial, asking the court to vacate remaining pretrial deadlines to allow the government time to assess the situation following Trump's election victory. This move is seen as a potential step towards ending the prosecution, in line with the DOJ's policy against prosecuting sitting presidents. Trump, who was indicted in August 2023, has denied any wrongdoing.
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