Jack Smith Drops Cases Against President-Elect Donald Trump
Smith's team said prior rulings regarding the constitution's ban on federal indictment and prosecution of a sitting president applies to both cases.
Special Counsel Jack Smith moved to dismiss both of his cases against President-elect Donald Trump. Smith is dropping his election interference and classified documents case, citing Department of Justice policy against prosecuting a sitting president. Smith’s team said prior rulings regarding the constitution’s ban on federal indictment and prosecution of a sitting president applies to both cases. The cases are…