Mon, January 6, 2025

Lead prosecutor on Trump documents case leaves US Justice Department, official says

The lead prosecutor in the case against former President Donald Trump regarding the mishandling of classified documents, Jack Smith, has left the U.S. Justice Department. This development was confirmed by an official statement, though the reasons for his departure were not disclosed. Smith had been overseeing the investigation into whether Trump improperly retained classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate after leaving office. His exit comes at a critical time as the case has been progressing with significant legal actions, including the unsealing of an indictment against Trump. The Justice Department has not yet announced who will replace Smith or how this change might affect the ongoing investigation.

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