Jack Smith
Smith’s office filed a notice Monday saying prosecutors plan to call several expert witnesses to explain Trump’s cell phone use.
Later Monday, the justices indicated they would decide quickly whether to hear the case.
The special counsel intends to demonstrate the former president has a history of promoting baseless election claims, dating back to the 2012 vote.
The special counsel’s team argued that the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection was “the culmination” of Trump’s scheme to undo Joe Biden’s 2020 win.
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The Florida federal judge appeared sympathetic to Trump's attorneys' argument that they need more time to review materials.
The special counsel’s new court filing wants a federal gag order reinstated with time behind bars if Trump violates it.
U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan placed a gag order on former President Donald Trump on Monday.
A trial may offer clarity about why, exactly, the former president squirreled away government records at Mar-a-Lago.
“Looks like he’s boxed them up, taped up the box, and sent them to long-term storage,” said Glenn Kirschner.
Some 25 witnesses in the federal election interference case against Donald Trump have withheld information that prosecutors might be entitled to use.