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Sean Charles Dunn's trial begins in Washington, D.C., for throwing a sandwich at a federal agent during a protest, amid claims of political bias and selective prosecution, with the case highlighting tensions over federal law enforcement actions in the city.
Donald Trump publicly called for the jailing of former Special Counsel Jack Smith, criticizing him as a criminal amid ongoing investigations related to the FBI's Arctic Frost probe into efforts to overturn the 2020 election, with Trump and his allies alleging misconduct and bias in the investigation.
New York Attorney General Letitia James is set to be arraigned on federal mortgage fraud charges related to a property purchased in 2020, amid allegations of false statements and misuse of the property as an investment. James and her legal team deny the charges, claiming they are politically motivated retribution, and are challenging the appointment of the prosecutor. The case is part of broader political tensions involving former President Trump and his allies.
Former US President Donald Trump’s aggressive efforts to have ex-FBI Director James Comey indicted, including public pressure and interference in prosecutorial decisions, raise concerns among experts about the erosion of judicial independence and the potential for political bias, which could backfire and undermine the case's credibility.
The House Judiciary Committee has launched an investigation into Fulton County Special Prosecutor Nathan J. Wade over concerns of potential coordination with politically motivated investigations and misuse of federal funds. The committee alleges that Wade received a substantial amount of money from Fulton County, which was spent on extravagant vacations with Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. They are requesting various documents and communications related to the investigation into former President Trump, with a submission deadline of Jan. 26. Additionally, a co-defendant of former President Trump has filed a motion alleging an improper relationship between Willis and Wade, while Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has filed a criminal misconduct complaint against them.