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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Lydia Chantler-Hicks

US prosecutors move to dismiss federal criminal cases against president-elect Donald Trump

US prosecutors have moved to drop the two outstanding federal criminal cases against Donald Trump, citing his impending return to the presidency.

The steps were taken by prosecutors working with Special Counsel Jack Smith on Monday, regarding cases involving Trump’s efforts to overturn his 2020 election defeat, and his handling of classified documents.

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