Trump’s Victory Spurs Special Counsel to Consider Winding Down Criminal Cases

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With Donald Trump reclaiming the presidency after a decisive victory, special counsel Jack Smith is reportedly exploring how best to conclude two federal cases against the president-elect. Sources familiar with the discussions, who wished to remain anonymous due to the sensitive nature of the deliberations, indicated that Smith may submit a comprehensive report of his findings to Attorney General Merrick Garland, allowing the Department of Justice (DOJ) to close these cases before Trump is sworn in.

 

The federal cases in question involve accusations of mishandling classified documents after Trump’s departure from the White House and alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election results. While these cases could theoretically continue until Inauguration Day, Smith is considering pausing them in light of Trump’s renewed political standing. Meanwhile, in New York, Trump’s legal team plans to request a delay in his sentencing for 34 felony counts related to falsifying business records, charges that stem from hush money payments to an adult-film actress.

 

The potential winding down of these cases has raised significant questions about the influence of political shifts on ongoing legal proceedings. If Jack Smith’s report is completed and submitted, it could detail the findings of the two federal probes, which Garland has previously suggested he would release publicly should they reach his office. A Trump campaign spokesperson, Steven Cheung, argued that the former president’s electoral success is a public mandate against what they describe as a politicized justice system, saying, “It is now abundantly clear that Americans want an immediate end to the weaponization of our justice system, so we can, as President Trump said in his historic speech last night, unify our country and work together for the betterment of our nation.”

 

Smith also faces a complex legal challenge involving U.S. District Judge Aileen M. Cannon’s decision to dismiss the classified documents case in Florida. Cannon, a Trump appointee, ruled that Smith’s appointment as special counsel was unlawful, a decision that defied longstanding legal precedents. If Cannon’s ruling stands, it could jeopardize future special counsels and pose risks to federal prosecutors or other officials serving in temporary roles. The DOJ has expressed concern that this decision could set a precedent with implications beyond Trump’s case.

 

Outside the federal cases, Trump faces additional legal battles in Georgia. Fulton County District Attorney Fani T. Willis filed charges in 2023 against Trump and several associates related to alleged election interference. That case hit a roadblock when Willis faced allegations of an inappropriate romantic relationship with an external lawyer involved in the prosecution, leading to a temporary pause in the proceedings. Trump and his co-defendants subsequently appealed Judge Scott McAfee’s refusal to remove Willis and her team from the case. Oral arguments on this matter are scheduled for December 5, with a decision expected by March, after which an appeal to Georgia’s Supreme Court may follow.

 

With Trump on the verge of assuming office once more, the legal landscape surrounding him is complex, involving federal, state, and procedural questions. How these cases evolve in the coming months could set critical precedents, shaping the boundaries of political influence on the judiciary and the scope of accountability for public officials at the highest level.

 

Based on a report by WP 2024-11-08

 

 

 

[thaibeachlovers]

51 minutes ago, Social Media said:

With Donald Trump reclaiming the presidency after a decisive victory, special counsel Jack Smith is reportedly exploring how best to conclude two federal cases against the president-elect. Sources familiar with the discussions, who wished to remain anonymous due to the sensitive nature of the deliberations, indicated that Smith may submit a comprehensive report of his findings to Attorney General Merrick Garland, allowing the Department of Justice (DOJ) to close these cases before Trump is sworn in.

Soooooo, never were serious anyway. Just political theatre, and time for Smith to return to insignificance. He must be crying that Harris lost.

[thrilled]

Trumps criminal cases are over

[thesetat2013]

Given that most were politically motivated or initiated by the Dems. It seems likely that most or all will be dropped. You can not bring a sitting president to court. The legal as well as worldwide repercussions are too great. Besides, clearly the majority of the US knowing his legal problems have chosen him to be president. Which means clearly, no believed most of the reasons for the cases against Trump. 

 

Pretty obvious the Dems did not foresee that what they started would backfire on them in the recent elections. 

[Purdey]

It looked like the cases were binary. Either he kept national secrets in his bathroom or he didn't. Either he was allowed to declassify them or he wasn't. Hardly political attacks.