US Justice Dept taps independent prosecutor for Trump probes

US Justice Dept taps independent prosecutor for Trump probes

Justice Department named special counsel three days after former president announced a new White House run in 2024

US Justice Dept taps independent prosecutor for Trump probes

WASHINGTON, Nov 19 — The US Justice Department on Friday named a former war crimes investigator as a special counsel to oversee criminal probes into Donald Trump, three days after the former president announced a new White House run in 2024.Trump — who claims to be the target of a “witch-hunt” — slammed the dramatic move as “unfair” and “the worst politicisation of justice in our country.”The White House strongly denied any political interferenc…

Independent Prosecutor Investigates Criminal Lawsuit Against Trump

War Crimes Prosecutor Jack Smith's work is especially needed now, after Trump announced he was running for presidency again.

US Justice Dept taps independent prosecutor for Trump probes

WASHINGTON: The US Justice Department on Friday named a former war crimes investigator as a special counsel to oversee criminal probes into Donald Trump, three days after the former president announced a new White House run in 2024.

US justice dept taps independent prosecutor for Trump probes

The dramatic move sets up the prospect of a drawn-out legal battle, with Trump likely to claim he is being targeted by the administration of Joe Biden to prevent him winning back the presidency.

Independent prosecutor appointed to investigate Trump

Merrick Garland will announce the appointment of an independent prosecutor to oversee investigations into former President Donald Trump.