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Special Prosecutor Jack Smith Faces Legal Setbacks In High Court

Special counsel Jack Smith speaks about an indictment of former President Donald Trump, Aug. 1, 2023, at a Department of Justice office in Washington. Smith asked a judge on Wednesday, Dec. 27, to bar

This week, special prosecutor Jack Smith faced significant legal setbacks as the Supreme Court ruled against his efforts in two pending cases. The first ruling on Monday established limited immunity for presidents regarding official presidential actions. The second ruling on Friday favored a Jan. 6 defendant charged with obstruction related to the 2021 Capitol riot.

Smith, appointed in 2022 by Attorney General Merrick Garland, is overseeing an investigation into former President Trump's potential involvement in the Capitol riot and alleged interference in the 2020 election. Charges against Trump include conspiracy to defraud the United States, obstruction of an official proceeding, and conspiracy against rights.

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