Charges against Trump to be dropped
Donald Trump's criminal charges related to January 6 are on the verge of being dropped as the Department of Justice has filed a motion to dismiss the case. The former president was indicted on four felony counts in 2023 for allegedly orchestrating a "criminal scheme" to overturn the 2020 election results.
DOJ's decision to drop charges
The Department of Justice has decided to drop the criminal charges against Trump in connection with the 2020 election interference case. Special counsel Jack Smith cited a Justice Department policy that shields presidents from prosecution while in office as the reason for seeking dismissal.
End of landmark effort
This move marks the end of the Justice Department's significant effort to hold Trump accountable for what prosecutors described as a criminal conspiracy to maintain power leading up to the Capitol attack on January 6, 2021.
Trump's response and aftermath
Trump, who had pleaded not guilty to all charges and labeled them as politically motivated, had vowed to dismiss Smith once in office. The decision to drop the charges was met with praise from the Trump campaign, calling it a victory for the rule of law.
Dismissal of classified documents case
In addition to the election interference case, the DOJ also sought to dismiss the classified documents case against Trump in Florida. This case, where Trump was accused of taking classified defense documents from the White House post-presidency, faced a setback when a judge ruled that the appointment of Special Counsel Jack Smith violated the Constitution.
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