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November 7, 2024

Special Counsel Jack Smith Winds Down Cases Against Trump, Who May Also Avoid NY and GA Trials
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Special counsel Jack Smith is reportedly preparing to wind down his two
federal criminal cases against Donald Trump, in line with Justice
Department policy that shields a sitting president from prosecution.
Smith charged Trump with election subversion and illegally retaining
classified documents. During campaigning, Trump said he would fire Smith
"within two seconds" if he was reelected.

Meanwhile, Trump's lawyers are expected to ask New York Judge Juan
Merchan to delay sentencing in Trump's New York hush money and election
interference trial. Trump's sentencing on 34 felony counts was postponed
earlier this year to November 26. Georgia's sweeping election subversion
case against Trump is also at risk of being delayed due to his
reelection.


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