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politics1 year ago

Jack Smith Drops All Federal Charges Against Trump

Special counsel Jack Smith has requested the dismissal of two federal criminal cases against Donald Trump, citing a Justice Department policy that prohibits prosecuting a sitting president. The cases, which accused Trump of attempting to overturn the 2020 election and mishandling classified documents, could be refiled after his presidency. Trump's recent election victory has led to the suspension of these federal cases, while state-level charges remain uncertain. Smith's decision follows a Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity and ongoing legal challenges.

via BBC.com|
#2024-presidential-election#donald-trump#federal-cases
politics1 year ago

Special Counsel Drops All Federal Cases Against Trump

Special counsel Jack Smith is moving to drop two federal criminal cases against President-elect Donald Trump, citing Justice Department policy that prohibits prosecuting a sitting president. The cases, one related to Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election and the other concerning classified documents at Mar-a-Lago, are expected to be dismissed without prejudice, allowing for potential future prosecution after Trump's term ends. The decision aligns with constitutional immunity for sitting presidents, though it faces challenges such as statutes of limitations and potential pardons.

via POLITICO|
#federal-cases#immunity#jack-smith
politics1 year ago

Special Counsel Jack Smith to Resign Before Trump Presidency

Special counsel Jack Smith and his team plan to resign before Donald Trump takes office, as the Justice Department cannot charge a sitting president with a crime. Smith's office is evaluating how to wind down its work on two federal criminal cases against Trump, including election interference and mishandling classified documents. The Supreme Court's ruling on presidential immunity and a federal judge's dismissal of the classified documents case have complicated the proceedings. This decision follows Trump's recent re-election.

via NBC News|
#donald-trump#federal-cases#jack-smith
politics1 year ago

Federal Cases Against Trump to Wind Down Post-Election

Special Counsel Jack Smith is reportedly taking steps to wind down federal cases against Donald Trump, following Trump's election victory and the DOJ's policy against prosecuting a sitting president. The cases include charges related to election interference and classified documents. The DOJ is considering dismissing appeals, but complications arise due to other defendants and potential impacts on special prosecutor appointments. Trump's state cases in New York and Georgia may also be affected by his election win and legal strategies.

via NPR|
#doj#election-interference#federal-cases
legal2 years ago

ChatGPT faces consequences for tricking lawyers and forging citations.

Two lawyers from the law firm of Levidow, Levidow & Oberman have filed a response to Judge Kevin Castel's order to show cause, in which they threw themselves on the mercy of the court, stating that they were ignorant and stupid, but not malicious. The lawyers used ChatGPT for legal research and made up fake cases, which were cited in their legal brief. During the hearing, the judge questioned the lawyers' use of ChatGPT and their failure to check the cases they referenced. The judge will issue a decision on the case soon.

via Techdirt|
#chatgpt#federal-cases#lawyers