Dismissal of Federal Cases Against Donald Trump
Federal prosecutors have filed a motion to dismiss the Jan. 6 and Mar-a-Lago documents cases against Donald Trump, led by special counsel Jack Smith. The cases were related to events surrounding the storming of the U.S. Capitol and hoarding classified documents. The Justice Department's position is that the cases should be dismissed before the defendant is inaugurated as president. The cases against Trump have been dismissed, but the cases against two co-defendants will continue.
Key Points
- Special counsel Jack Smith led the cases against Trump
- Cases were related to the storming of the U.S. Capitol and hoarding classified documents
- Justice Department policy states a sitting president cannot be indicted or tried on criminal charges
Pros
- Justice Department policy upheld
- Resolution to longstanding legal battle
Cons
- Potential lack of closure for victims of Jan. 6 events