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Smith Pauses Trump Cases Due to DOJ Policy

Special Counsel Jack Smith pauses appeals in Trump's classified documents and election interference cases due to DOJ policy against prosecuting a sitting president.

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Department Of JusticeUnited States Court Of Appeals For The Eleventh Circuit

Jack SmithDonald TrumpAileen Cannon

What were the charges against Donald Trump in the classified documents case?: Donald Trump was indicted on 40 criminal counts related to his handling of classified materials after leaving office. The charges allege that Trump repeatedly refused to return classified documents and actively worked to obstruct efforts to retrieve them.
What happened to the deadlines in Trump's federal election interference case?: The federal election interference case against Trump has also had its deadlines paused, following a request from Smith. This pause aligns with the DOJ policy of not prosecuting a sitting president.
What is the Department of Justice's policy regarding the prosecution of a sitting president?: The Department of Justice has a longstanding policy that prohibits the criminal prosecution of a sitting president. This policy is the primary reason behind Smith's requests to pause both appeals and pending deadlines in the cases against Trump.
What was Judge Aileen Cannon's ruling in the classified documents case, and what was the subsequent action taken?: Judge Aileen Cannon, a Trump appointee, dismissed the classified documents case, ruling that Smith's appointment as special counsel was unconstitutional. Prosecutors appealed this decision to the Eleventh Circuit, but Smith is now requesting to hold this appeal in abeyance.
Why did Special Counsel Jack Smith request a pause in the appeal of the classified documents case against Donald Trump?: Jack Smith, the special counsel, has requested a pause on his appeal of the dismissal of Donald Trump's classified documents case. This is due to the Department of Justice's policy against prosecuting a sitting president, and Trump is projected to be inaugurated in January 2025.

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