Tag: Jack Smith
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Jack Smith: No Historical Analog for Trump Actions in 2020 Election, Denies Political Influence
Overview: Smith’s stance on Trump prosecutions In a closely watched development, former special counsel Jack Smith defended his decision to bring charges against former President Donald Trump in the wake of the 2020 election, saying there is “no historical analog” for the conduct under scrutiny and insisting that politics did not drive the legal process.…
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Jack Smith Challenges Political Narrative, Defends Trump-Case Decisions
Overview In a closed-door deposition this month, special counsel Jack Smith addressed questions about the timing and motives behind the two indictments involving former President Donald Trump surrounding the 2020 election. Smith asserted that his team acted on evidence that met the standard of proof beyond a reasonable doubt in both cases, and he rejected…
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Jack Smith Addresses No Historical Analog, Denies Political Influence in Trump 2020 Election Cases
Introduction: A Defense of the Charging Decisions In a closed-door deposition with lawmakers earlier this month, Special Counsel Jack Smith defended the federal charges brought against former President Donald Trump, saying decisively that his team had proof beyond reasonable doubt in both cases. Smith’s remarks come as the legal saga surrounding the 2020 election actions…