Jack Smith Urges Federal Judge to Change Course in Trump Case, Warns of Consequences

Special prosecutor says judge needs to clarify order so he can appeal.
Jack Smith Urges Federal Judge to Change Course in Trump Case, Warns of Consequences
Special counsel Jack Smith in Washington on Aug. 1, 2023. Drew Angerer/Getty Images
Zachary Stieber
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The federal judge overseeing former President Donald Trump’s classified documents case in Florida needs to clarify recent instructions to parties so the government can seek a higher court ruling, special prosecutor Jack Smith said on April 2.

In March, U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon, who was appointed by President Trump, ordered prosecutors and the defendant’s lawyers to file proposals for jury instructions.
Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
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Zachary Stieber is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times based in Maryland. He covers U.S. and world news. Contact Zachary at [email protected]
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