Jack Smith, the special counsel who charged Donald Trump with 44 criminal counts across a pair of felony cases, requested courts to drop these charges citing the Justice Department's policy against prosecuting sitting presidents.
One of the cases against Trump was officially dismissed today, according to Judge Tanya Chutkan, marking a significant development as Trump prepares to return to the White House.
Smith's requests were dismissals without prejudice, suggesting that while the current charges are dropped, the possibility of refiling them after Trump’s presidential term is not entirely ruled out.
Despite the dismissals reflecting a limitation on prosecutorial power related to a sitting president, it highlights the ongoing legal scrutiny surrounding Trump's actions during and after his presidency.
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