Jack Smith asks court to pause Trump's classified documents case due to his presidency.

Special Counsel Jack Smith has asked the 11th Circuit Court to pause the appeal in the case against President-elect Donald Trump regarding mishandling classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate. The request follows Trump's election win and aligns with Justice Department policy that prohibits prosecuting sitting presidents. The case was dismissed in July by Judge Aileen Cannon, who ruled Smith's appointment was unconstitutional. Prosecutors aim to reassess the case and provide updates by December 2.

November 13, 2024
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