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Special counsel Jack Smith expected to wind down Trump prosecutions: Sources(abcnews.go.com)

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Special Counsel Jack Smith is in discussions with the Justice Department on how to conclude federal cases against President-elect Donald Trump, following DOJ policy that prohibits prosecuting a sitting president.

Trump, previously indicted for election interference and the unlawful retention of classified documents, has pleaded not guilty in both cases.

These prosecutions have been complicated by a recent Supreme Court ruling that grants presidents partial immunity from prosecution.

Additionally, Judge Aileen Cannon dismissed the classified documents case, questioning the constitutionality of Smith’s appointment.

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Wilzax@lemmy.world
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And the slim but heavily armed majority of this country will definitely see that as legally justified self defense and have no choice but to accept it peacefully! Right?

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Chozo@fedia.io
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They’re not the only ones armed, you know.

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Miles O'Brien@startrek.website
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As usual, the mere threat of potential domestic terrorism wins.

We don’t negotiate with terrorists, we hand them the country. And sit quietly when they start destroying things. Like good sheep.

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apfelwoiSchoppen@lemmy.world
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Let them try. We can’t and shouldn’t be handcuffed by their potential very illegal action.

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Jax@sh.itjust.works
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Tell that to the people whose insides become outsides as a result of your lofty words.

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apfelwoiSchoppen@lemmy.world
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They’re shooting us already, every day.

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BedSharkPal@lemmy.ca
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The gravy seals?

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