"Judge Denies Trump's Attempts to Hold Special Counsel in Contempt in Election Cases"
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A federal judge rejected former President Donald Trump's attempt to hold special counsel Jack Smith in contempt for submitting court filings in Trump's criminal election interference case while the case is paused. The judge ruled that the order to stay the case pending Trump's appeal did not clearly prohibit Smith's actions, but granted Trump's request that Smith and other parties must seek permission before filing any more pretrial motions.
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