Trump Seeks Contempt Ruling Against Special Counsel in Election Interference Case
TL;DR
Lawyers for former President Donald J. Trump are seeking to have special counsel Jack Smith and two deputies held in contempt of court for allegedly violating a freeze on the criminal case related to accusations of Trump's involvement in subverting the 2020 election. The defense team is pushing for sanctions and a portion of Trump's legal fees to be paid, as the case awaits further review by a federal appeals court and potentially the Supreme Court. This development marks an intensification in the legal conflict surrounding the former president's claims of immunity from prosecution.
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- Trump Wants Prosecutors Held in Contempt in Federal Election Case The New York Times
- Trump files 'powerhouse' motion calling for Special Counsel Jack Smith to be held in contempt of court Fox News
- Trump wants judge in January 6 case to hold special counsel Jack Smith in contempt CNN
- Trump lawyers seek to hold Jack Smith in contempt of court in 2020 election case Axios
- Trump team seeks to grind D.C. election interference trial to a complete stop NBC News
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