Part of Special Counsel Jack Smith’s report on his investigation into former US president Donald Trump has now been released.
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In 1988, the US Supreme Court ruled that independent counsels were constitutional.
The Supreme Court’s decision has major implications for the criminal prosecution of Trump and for the country and how it is governed.
The case argued before the Supreme Court has profound implications for Donald Trump − but also for the country.
The former president has raised several legal arguments that do not yet have clear answers. A constitutional scholar says they’re questions worth asking.
The Constitution makes clear that a president who was impeached and convicted can still be prosecuted − but what about one who is acquitted in two impeachment trials?
What can President Trump and his lawyers say about documents and witness statements used as evidence in his upcoming trial over his alleged attempt to overturn the 2020 presidential election?
One of the charges against Donald Trump dates back to the 1870s and was designed to give the federal government the power to ensure states held free and fair elections.
A key element in proving Trump’s guilt or innocence is determining the former president’s state of mind and whether he has shown a consciousness of guilt before and after the alleged crimes.
A grand jury indicted Donald Trump on conspiracy and obstruction charges related to his attempts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.
Former President Donald Trump was indicted on further charges over his hoarding of classified documents – and he has a new co-defendant in the case.
The Justice Department issues target letters to people who are about to be charged with crimes, giving them a warning and a chance to get legal counsel.
Trump’s indictment on serious charges is no “witch-hunt”, but his ability to keep attracting supporters remains undimmed.
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