A key filing in the special counsel's election case against former President Trump has been unsealed, revealing details of Trump's alleged involvement in attempts to overturn the 2020 election.
A key filing in the special counsel's election case against former President Trump has been unsealed, revealing details of Trump's alleged involvement in attempts to overturn the 2020 election.
Special Counsel Jack Smith's 165-page filing, originally sealed from public view, was unsealed by Judge Tanya Chutkan after she granted Smith's request to do so. The filing outlines Smith's case against Trump, alleging that Trump conspired to overturn the election results and obstructed justice in the investigation into his actions.
Trump's Election Interference Case Unsealed: 'Total Election Interference'
Trump has pleaded not guilty to all charges brought against him by Smith.
According to the filing, Smith alleges that Trump engaged in a "multi-state conspiracy" to overturn the election results, including pressuring state officials to change their vote tallies, filing lawsuits challenging the results, and inciting his supporters to storm the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.
Trump's Election Interference Case Unsealed: 'Total Election Interference'
Smith also alleges that Trump obstructed justice by attempting to interfere with the ongoing investigation into his actions, including by trying to influence witnesses and intimidate potential witnesses.
In the unsealed filing, Smith argues that Trump is not immune from prosecution for the allegations against him, despite Trump's claims that he is immune as a former president. Smith argues that Trump's actions do not fall within the scope of activities for which a president is immune from prosecution.
Trump's Election Interference Case Unsealed: 'Total Election Interference'
CNN senior legal analyst Elie Honig has criticized Smith's decision to unseal the filing, arguing that it is "prejudicial" to Trump in the legal and political sense. Honig also claims that Smith's conduct violates core Department of Justice principles and policy.
However, Smith has defended his decision to unseal the filing, arguing that it is in the public interest to disclose the allegations against Trump. Smith has also said that he will not be influenced by political considerations in his investigation.
The unsealing of the filing comes as Trump is considering running for president again in 2024. Trump has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing and has accused Smith of conducting a politically motivated investigation.
The case is expected to go to trial in early 2024, and the outcome will have significant implications for both Trump and the future of American democracy.
