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Special Counsel Requests Pause in Trump Cases Following Presidential Election Win

Special Counsel Jack Smith seeks to halt proceedings against President-elect Trump in classified documents and election interference cases due to DOJ policy.

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Updated: Nov 13th, 2024, 10:02 PM ET

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Following Donald Trump's electoral victory, Special Counsel Jack Smith has requested a pause in the appeals of two criminal cases against Trump: the classified documents case and election interference allegations. This pause reflects DOJ policy that prevents criminal prosecutions of sitting presidents. Smith's team plans to provide an update on the cases by December 2. The move comes after a ruling by Judge Aileen Cannon dismissed the classified documents case, which Smith had appealed. The outcome raises questions about the continuity of legal challenges against Trump as he prepares for office.

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