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Federal Judge Tanya Chutkan has granted the government's motion to dismiss the case against President-elect Donald Trump regarding his alleged role in the events of January 6, 2021.Special Counsel Jack Smith filed the motion on Monday, requesting the case be dismissed without prejudice, meaning it could be refiled after Trump leaves office. Judge Chutkan approved the request.
Judge dismisses classified documents case against former President TrumpSeparately, Smith also filed a motion with the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday to dismiss the classified documents case against Trump. That case had been under appeal after District Judge Aileen Cannon dismissed it, agreeing with Trump’s lawyers that Smith was “unlawfully” appointed as special counsel.In his latest filing, Smith stated that his office would not pursue prosecution of a sitting president.
Judge delays sentencing as Trump pushes to have hush money conviction dismissed
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