insert_link World Report on criminal case says there was enough evidence to convict Donald Trump A report has been released detailing the Justice Department's case against U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. Former Special Prosecutor Jack Smith had prepared a four-count indictment accusing Mr Trump of plotting to obstruct the collection and certification of votes in 2020 – which had to be dropped as he is about to be president again. Caroline Malone has more from Washington. today15 January, 2025
insert_link World U.S Court Blocks DOJ Report on Major Trump Probe The U.S Justice Department has been blocked from releasing a report into one of the major criminal probes that had been looming over Donald Trump. The report was undertaken by Special Counsel Jack Smith, who led two federal cases against Trump. Mitch McCann reports: today8 January, 2025
insert_link World Federal criminal cases against Donald Trump dropped US President-elect Donald Trump looks set to escape trial for his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election result after investigators filed a motion to drop the case. Special counsel Jack Smith on Monday moved to dismiss the charges against the former President due to a long-standing Justice Department policy that bars the prosecution of a sitting President. Benji Hyer reports. today26 November, 2024
insert_link World Trump prosecutor Jack Smith to step down The prosecutor leading two of Donald Trump's criminal cases will step down before the president-elect takes office. Reports from the New York Times say Special counsel Jack Smith and his team plan to resign after winding down both federal cases facing the former president. Sally Patterson reports. today14 November, 2024
insert_link World Jack Smith appeals dismissal of Trump’s classified documents case Special Council Jack Smith is trying to keep Donald Trump's classified documents case alive. He filed an appeal on Wednesday after a Trump appointed judge threw the case out earlier in the week. Toni Waterman has more. today18 July, 2024
insert_link World Trump was not king and can be prosecuted for crimes committed while president: Appeals court places limits on immunity Donald Trump speaks after the appeals court hearing on his claim of immunity from prosecution on Jan. 9, 2024, in Washington. Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post via Getty Images Claire Wofford, College of Charleston In a 57-page opinion issued on Feb. 6, 2024, a federal appeals court ruled against former President Donald Trump, deciding that presidents are not immune from criminal prosecution for actions they took while in office. The decision […] today7 February, 2024
