US EditionWatchdog agency launches probe into former Trump prosecutor Jack Smith
UNITED STATES, AUG 3 – The Office of Special Counsel is investigating Jack Smith for allegedly engaging in political activities while prosecuting Trump, following accusations by Senator Tom Cotton of election interference.
- On Saturday, the Office of Special Counsel confirmed to The Associated Press it opened an investigation into former special counsel Jack Smith for allegedly violating the Hatch Act.
- Following Republican pressure, Senator Tom Cotton, R-Ark., asked the OSC on Wednesday to probe Jack Smith, alleging political bias.
- Long ago, Jack Smith led two criminal cases against Donald Trump over classified documents and election interference, which he dropped after Trump was reelected.
- The OSC clarified this inquiry is not criminal in nature but may refer its findings to the Justice Department for review.
- This inquiry adds to measures President Donald Trump and his allies have used against perceived political enemies, following other actions targeting critics.
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Federal officials have announced that an investigation has been opened into Smith, who imputed the president for the assault on the Capitol and handling of classified documents.He is accused of interfering with the results of the 2024 elections following his inquiries.The prosecutor's report Jack Smith says that there was evidence to convict Trump for attempting to alter the 2020 elections.Federal officials announced on Saturday an investigation…
Donald Trump has claimed that cases against him were politically motivated. Now a former prosecutor is being investigated.
Jack Smith had investigated Donald Trump in two criminal proceedings. Now, according to reports of election influence, a US federal agency suspects him.
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