Trump Seeks Contempt Ruling Against Special Counsel in Election Interference Trial
TL;DR
Lawyers for former President Donald Trump are seeking to have special counsel Jack Smith and his team held in contempt, alleging they violated a judge's order by advancing the 2020 election interference case during a temporary stay. Trump's defense accuses the prosecution of engaging in partisan conduct and improperly handling evidence and court filings. The legal dispute underscores the ongoing tension in the case, which also touches on the unresolved issue of a former president's immunity from prosecution. The case is one of several legal challenges Trump faces, including charges related to classified documents at Mar-a-Lago and election interference in Georgia.
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- Trump's lawyers want special counsel Jack Smith held in contempt in 2020 election interference case The Associated Press
- Trump files 'powerhouse' motion calling for Special Counsel Jack Smith to be held in contempt of court Fox News
- Trump Wants Prosecutors Held in Contempt in Federal Election Case The New York Times
- Trump wants judge in January 6 case to hold special counsel Jack Smith in contempt CNN
- Inside the Trump Plot to Turn His Jan. 6 Trial Into a ‘MAGA Freak Show’ Rolling Stone
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