Prosecutors in the office of special counsel, Jack Smith, indicated in a filing that they would publicly announce their plan for winding down the case by December 2, 2024, which coincides with Trump's anticipated presidential victory.
The federal judge, Tanya Chutkan, has agreed to pause all proceedings in the prosecution to allow government prosecutors time to evaluate their unprecedented circumstances following the potential return of Trump to office.
The justice department is meticulously examining how to proceed with the winding down of two criminal cases, mindful of legal intricacies and the implications of a sitting president.
If Trump returns to the presidency, federal prosecutors would be barred from continuing criminal cases against him, underlining the urgency and complexity of the situation as the election approaches.
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