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Special Counsel Moves To Vacate Deadlines In Trump Case

U.S. Special Counsel Jack Smith speaks about indictment of former U.S. President Trump in Washington

Special Counsel Jack Smith filed a motion on Friday to vacate all deadlines in the 2020 election interference case against President-elect Donald Trump in Washington, D.C. This move, while expected, does not completely drop the case against him. The decision aligns with the Department of Justice's policy against bringing criminal charges against a sitting president.

Although the case has not been officially dismissed, it seems to be heading in that direction. Smith announced that his team will provide an updated report on the case's status against Trump on December 2.

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