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The Inadequate Declination Discussions in Both Special Counsel Reports - emptywheel

The detailed report on declination decisions is a significant aspect of Jack Smith's work that merits attention.
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Special counsel evaluating how to wind down two federal cases against Trump after presidential win

Jack Smith is preparing to close federal cases against Donald Trump before he takes office, due to DOJ policies against prosecuting sitting presidents.

Jack Smith's 'secret' vendetta, a mental-health opportunity and other commentary

Jack Smith's prosecution appears politically motivated, raising concerns about justice integrity while influencing the upcoming 2024 elections.

Special counsel who investigated Trump says his team stood up for the rule of law'

Jack Smith's report indicates Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election were based on deceit, threatening the democratic process.

Defense Lawyers Seek to Block Special Counsel Report in Trump Documents Case

Defense lawyers seek to block the release of Trump investigation report, labeling it a politically motivated attack.

Trump Seeks to Challenge Jack Smith's Appointment in Election Case

Trump's lawyers seek to dismiss the election interference case, claiming Jack Smith's appointment violated constitutional laws.

US special counsel seeks pause in Trump classified documents case

Special Counsel Jack Smith seeks time to evaluate Trump's presidential victory on legal cases.
The government has paused its appeal on Trump’s mishandling of classified documents.

Special counsel evaluating how to wind down two federal cases against Trump after presidential win

Jack Smith is preparing to close federal cases against Donald Trump before he takes office, due to DOJ policies against prosecuting sitting presidents.

Jack Smith's 'secret' vendetta, a mental-health opportunity and other commentary

Jack Smith's prosecution appears politically motivated, raising concerns about justice integrity while influencing the upcoming 2024 elections.

Special counsel who investigated Trump says his team stood up for the rule of law'

Jack Smith's report indicates Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election were based on deceit, threatening the democratic process.

Defense Lawyers Seek to Block Special Counsel Report in Trump Documents Case

Defense lawyers seek to block the release of Trump investigation report, labeling it a politically motivated attack.

Trump Seeks to Challenge Jack Smith's Appointment in Election Case

Trump's lawyers seek to dismiss the election interference case, claiming Jack Smith's appointment violated constitutional laws.

US special counsel seeks pause in Trump classified documents case

Special Counsel Jack Smith seeks time to evaluate Trump's presidential victory on legal cases.
The government has paused its appeal on Trump’s mishandling of classified documents.
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Jack Smith Closes Up Shop, Defeated More by Voters Than by Jurors

Jack Smith's investigation into Trump concluded with greater complexities and challenges for prosecuting future presidents than anticipated.

Jack Smith Plans to Step Down as Special Counsel Before Trump Takes Office

Jack Smith aims to complete investigations against Trump before his inauguration to avoid any interference from the incoming administration.

Jack Smith to end Trump cases and resign, report says; Musk and Ramaswamy roles cause conflict of interest concerns - live

Jack Smith plans to conclude his investigations into Donald Trump and resign before the upcoming presidential inauguration.

The End of the Quest for Justice for January 6

Jack Smith drops charges against Donald Trump, averting potential consequences for corruption in the 2020 election and handling of sensitive documents.

Trump says he would fire Jack Smith within two seconds' of becoming president

Trump would fire special counsel Jack Smith if re-elected, aiming to halt ongoing criminal investigations against him.

Special counsel report says there was evidence to convict Trump of trying to subvert 2020 election

Jack Smith's investigation revealed substantial evidence against Trump regarding electoral subversion but could not prosecute him due to department policy on sitting presidents.

Jack Smith Closes Up Shop, Defeated More by Voters Than by Jurors

Jack Smith's investigation into Trump concluded with greater complexities and challenges for prosecuting future presidents than anticipated.

Jack Smith Plans to Step Down as Special Counsel Before Trump Takes Office

Jack Smith aims to complete investigations against Trump before his inauguration to avoid any interference from the incoming administration.

Jack Smith to end Trump cases and resign, report says; Musk and Ramaswamy roles cause conflict of interest concerns - live

Jack Smith plans to conclude his investigations into Donald Trump and resign before the upcoming presidential inauguration.

The End of the Quest for Justice for January 6

Jack Smith drops charges against Donald Trump, averting potential consequences for corruption in the 2020 election and handling of sensitive documents.

Trump says he would fire Jack Smith within two seconds' of becoming president

Trump would fire special counsel Jack Smith if re-elected, aiming to halt ongoing criminal investigations against him.

Special counsel report says there was evidence to convict Trump of trying to subvert 2020 election

Jack Smith's investigation revealed substantial evidence against Trump regarding electoral subversion but could not prosecute him due to department policy on sitting presidents.
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Special counsel Jack Smith's report condemns Trump's criminal efforts to retain power' in 2020

Attorney General Merrick Garland's release of Jack Smith's report reveals Trump's extensive criminal efforts to overturn the 2020 election results.

Appeals Court Declines to Block Release of Special Counsel Report on Trump Cases

The 11th Circuit allowed Justice Department to release parts of Jack Smith's report on Trump, barring temporary judicial injunctions.

Jack Smith's Jan. 6 Trump Report Illuminates One Final Thing

Jack Smith's tenure as special counsel was crucial in prosecuting Trump for serious legal violations impacting democracy.

Trump-appointed judge rejects lawsuit targeting special counsel Jack Smith

A federal judge in Texas dismissed an effort to block special counsel Jack Smith from destroying documents in Trump-related investigations, calling the action 'unserious.'

Special Counsel Jack Smith Releases Report on Trump's 2020 Election Interference

Smith's report affirms Trump's deceitful attempts to overturn the election threatened democracy, emphasizing upholding the rule of law amidst this investigation.

Trump's GOP Is Running on a Platform of Freeing Seditionists and Cop Assailants - emptywheel

Trump's post-presidency comments regarding January 6 are crucial in assessing his intent and might impact legal proceedings against him.

Special counsel Jack Smith's report condemns Trump's criminal efforts to retain power' in 2020

Attorney General Merrick Garland's release of Jack Smith's report reveals Trump's extensive criminal efforts to overturn the 2020 election results.

Appeals Court Declines to Block Release of Special Counsel Report on Trump Cases

The 11th Circuit allowed Justice Department to release parts of Jack Smith's report on Trump, barring temporary judicial injunctions.

Jack Smith's Jan. 6 Trump Report Illuminates One Final Thing

Jack Smith's tenure as special counsel was crucial in prosecuting Trump for serious legal violations impacting democracy.

Trump-appointed judge rejects lawsuit targeting special counsel Jack Smith

A federal judge in Texas dismissed an effort to block special counsel Jack Smith from destroying documents in Trump-related investigations, calling the action 'unserious.'

Special Counsel Jack Smith Releases Report on Trump's 2020 Election Interference

Smith's report affirms Trump's deceitful attempts to overturn the election threatened democracy, emphasizing upholding the rule of law amidst this investigation.

Trump's GOP Is Running on a Platform of Freeing Seditionists and Cop Assailants - emptywheel

Trump's post-presidency comments regarding January 6 are crucial in assessing his intent and might impact legal proceedings against him.
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JUST IN: Judge Cannon Denies Trump Co-Defendant's Motion to Continue to Block Jack Smith Report

Judge Cannon ruled against blocking the release of Jack Smith's report on Trump's election subversion case.
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Jack Smith finalizing Trump investigation report that could be released as early as Friday

The Justice Department might release a crucial report on Trump’s conduct regarding classified documents and election interference as early as Friday.

No Basis To Block' It: MSNBC Legal Analysis Confounded By Judge Cannon Squashing Jack Smith's Final Trump Report

Judge Cannon's ruling halts the release of Jack Smith's report on Trump investigations, raising legal and jurisdictional questions.

Jack Smith has resigned from the justice department, after submitting his Trump report

Special Counsel Jack Smith resigned after submitting his report on Trump, amid legal complications regarding the public release of the document.

Jack Smith finalizing Trump investigation report that could be released as early as Friday

The Justice Department might release a crucial report on Trump’s conduct regarding classified documents and election interference as early as Friday.

No Basis To Block' It: MSNBC Legal Analysis Confounded By Judge Cannon Squashing Jack Smith's Final Trump Report

Judge Cannon's ruling halts the release of Jack Smith's report on Trump investigations, raising legal and jurisdictional questions.

Jack Smith has resigned from the justice department, after submitting his Trump report

Special Counsel Jack Smith resigned after submitting his report on Trump, amid legal complications regarding the public release of the document.
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Lefty Pundits Absolve Their Own Failures on Holding Trump Accountable for His Coup - emptywheel

Bannon and Roman are newly identified as co-conspirators regarding premeditated violence in the October 2024 immunity brief.
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Toobin Warns Congressional Republicans to Be Careful What You Ask For' If They Call Jack Smith to Testify

Congressional Republicans may regret holding hearings on Jack Smith's prosecutions of Trump, as it could negatively impact Trump more than they anticipate.

How to Read the Immunity Appendix - emptywheel

The immunity brief's appendix consists of four volumes of interview transcripts that clarify and substantiate material presented in the brief.

Elie Honig Makes Pitch To Become Donald Trump's Favorite Legal Analyst

Elie Honig's legal analysis of Trump's case lacks consideration of its exceptional context and nuances, rendering it less relevant to the ongoing situation.

Toobin Warns Congressional Republicans to Be Careful What You Ask For' If They Call Jack Smith to Testify

Congressional Republicans may regret holding hearings on Jack Smith's prosecutions of Trump, as it could negatively impact Trump more than they anticipate.

How to Read the Immunity Appendix - emptywheel

The immunity brief's appendix consists of four volumes of interview transcripts that clarify and substantiate material presented in the brief.

Elie Honig Makes Pitch To Become Donald Trump's Favorite Legal Analyst

Elie Honig's legal analysis of Trump's case lacks consideration of its exceptional context and nuances, rendering it less relevant to the ongoing situation.
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All Hell Is Going to Break Loose: Maybe Jack Smith Did Precisely What Elie Honig Claims He Didn't - emptywheel

Elie Honig's criticism of Jack Smith overlooks the evolving context of the January 6 investigation and the impact of DOJ policies on its timing.

From the Willard to Danbury Correctional: Steve Bannon Allegedly Joins the Conspiracy - emptywheel

Steve Bannon has been newly designated as a central figure in the conspiracy case surrounding Trump's election theft allegations.
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