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The House Judiciary Committee released a transcript and video of Jack Smith's lengthy deposition, where he discussed his investigations into Donald Trump, including the use of subpoenas for lawmakers' phone records, his decision-making process, and his stance on prosecutorial conduct, emphasizing his impartiality and willingness to testify publicly.
Former special counsel Jack Smith testified before the House Judiciary Committee, asserting that his investigations into Donald Trump would have led to convictions for mishandling classified documents and attempting to overturn the 2020 election if not for Trump's reelection, which led to the cases being dropped due to DOJ policy. Smith emphasized his decisions were based solely on facts and law, regardless of political considerations.
Special Counsel Jack Smith defended his investigations into Donald Trump before a closed-door House Judiciary Committee session, asserting that his prosecutorial decisions were based solely on evidence and not political considerations. He confirmed that his team found strong evidence of Trump’s involvement in efforts to overturn the 2020 election, as well as willful retention of classified documents and obstruction of justice, leading to two criminal indictments. Smith emphasized his commitment to pursuing justice regardless of political affiliation, despite accusations of political bias from Trump and his allies.
Former Special Counsel Jack Smith testified before Congress about his investigations into Donald Trump, asserting evidence of a criminal scheme to overturn the 2020 election and mishandling classified documents, amid partisan criticism and political tensions.
Former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith testified privately before the House Judiciary Committee, asserting that his team found strong evidence that Donald Trump conspired to overturn the 2020 election and unlawfully hoarded classified documents at Mar-a-Lago, emphasizing his decision-making was based solely on law and facts, regardless of political implications.
Jack Smith, the Special Counsel investigating Trump, faces challenges in testifying before Congress due to restrictions on the release of his report, with Republicans seeking to limit his testimony and Democrats advocating for transparency and open hearings.
House Republicans subpoena Jack Smith to testify privately about his investigations into Trump, with debates over public vs. private hearings and potential legal consequences for non-compliance.
The upcoming Senate Judiciary hearing will focus on concerns over the DOJ's alleged weaponization under Trump, scrutiny of Epstein investigation files, and recent politicized actions within the department, amid broader debates over justice and political influence.
Lawyers for Jack Smith defend him against an ethics investigation into his actions related to Trump investigations, calling the allegations 'imaginary and unfounded,' and emphasize his commitment to lawful prosecutorial conduct despite political scrutiny.
Lawyers for Jack Smith, the former special counsel investigating Trump, have publicly dismissed an ethics complaint as unfounded, defending his conduct in prosecuting Trump and criticizing the partisan nature of the investigation by the Office of Special Counsel, which they argue is based on a false premise and threatens the integrity of the justice system.
Attorney General Merrick Garland, in a rare interview, emphasized that the Justice Department will pursue justice without fear or favor in the investigations involving former President Trump and Hunter Biden. Garland stated that the department follows one rule: to follow the facts and the law, protect civil liberties, and make decisions required by the Constitution. He explained that the longstanding rule of not commenting on pending cases is to protect privacy, civil liberties, witnesses, and the integrity of the investigation. Garland also addressed concerns about the timing of the prosecutions, stating that decisions are made based on the evidence gathered and not influenced by partisan considerations. He emphasized the independence of the special counsels appointed for both cases and stated that he is not in communication with the president or the White House regarding the investigations. Garland also discussed the importance of protecting democracy, drawing from his family's experience fleeing religious persecution during the Holocaust.
Attorney General Merrick Garland's leadership and approach to the Justice Department's investigations have drawn both praise and criticism. Garland's commitment to running a law enforcement agency insulated from political interference has been tested as the department investigates Trump and Hunter Biden. Republicans are expected to criticize Garland's leadership during his testimony before the House Judiciary Committee, accusing him of misusing the department to attack the president's political rival and going too easy on Biden's son. Garland's defenders argue that he is the right person to navigate the complexities of the moment, while others believe his hands-off approach may have left the department unprepared to defend itself against attacks.
The death toll from the Maui wildfires rises to 93, Atlanta-area prosecutors have evidence connecting Trump's legal team to the 2020 election breach, the Trump-appointed US attorney investigating Hunter Biden has been given special counsel status, FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried has had his bail revoked for attempted witness tampering, and five people have been charged in a boat dock brawl in Montgomery, Alabama. Additionally, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is expected to seek indictments this week in the case against Trump and his allies' efforts to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia.