The DOJ cannot prosecute a sitting president.
Special Counsel Jack Smith asked the judge to pause all proceedings in President-elect Donald Trump ’s election interference case due to his victory over VP Kamala Harris.
“The Government respectfully requests that the Court vacate the remaining deadlines in the pretrial schedule to afford the Government time to assess this unprecedented circumstance and determine the appropriate course going forward consistent with Department of Justice policy,” . “By December 2, 2024, the Government will file a status report or otherwise inform the Court of the result of its deliberations.”evaluating how to handle the case against Trump knowing a trial is unlikely before the inauguration.“that a former President have some immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts during his tenure in office.”accusing Trump of trying to leverage the DOJ to go after state officials, which took up five pages.
Smith also described Mike Pence as vice president and Trump’s running mate in the accusation that he tried to pressure Pence not to certify the election.
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