Special prosecutor asks Supreme Court to uphold Donald Trump's immunity denial
The former president's defense claims “absolute immunity” for his actions while in the White House.
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An expected decision. Special Prosecutor Jack Smith, who is investigating the federal case against Donald Trump for illegal attempts to overturn the results of the 2020 election, asked the US Supreme Court on Wednesday, February 14, not to stay an appeal ruling rebutting the former president's any criminal immunity.
On February 6, a federal appeals court rejected Donald Trump's criminal immunity, reopening the way for his trial in Washington, which was initially scheduled for March 4 but was postponed by Judge Tanya Chutkan, who will preside over the arguments. Indefinitely, because of gravity.
Trial in “less time”
Pointing out that all procedural proceedings in this criminal case have already been suspended under his appeal, Jack Smith asserts that Donald Trump “He has no right to further suspension while he seeks to take the matter before the Supreme Court.” Further delay of the trial would undermine “The public interest is in prompt and just governance.”“, writes Jack Smith, emphasizing“The unique national importance of this criminal case.”where there is a former president “Criminal prosecution for attempting to maintain power by preventing the rightful winner of the election from taking office.”
Noting that the Supreme Court in December denied his request to address this issue directly by preempting the Court of Appeals, the Special Prosecutor calls on it to deny Donald Trump's suspension request and study the case. However, if the court chooses to take up the matter now, Jack Smith urges it to do so on an expedited timeline so that if Donald Trump's criminal immunity denial is upheld, “The trial can be held with a reduced additional period.”
Claims of the former president's defense “absolute immunity” Because of his actions while in the White House. Donald Trump, the target of four separate criminal cases through his multiple appeals, is seeking to appear in court as soon as possible, in any case after the presidential election on November 5.
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