Judge Allows Public Release of Volume 1, Blocks Volume 2 of Smith’s Report on Trump Cases

A federal judge has cleared volume one of Jack Smith’s report on investigations into Trump for release but blocked volume two pending legal review.

(Left) Special counsel Jack Smith delivers remarks in Washington on Aug. 1, 2023. (Right) Former President Donald Trump attends his trial in New York State Supreme Court in New York City on Dec. 7, 2023. Drew Angerer, David Dee Delgado/Getty Images

A federal judge has cleared the way for the public release of volume one of special counsel Jack Smith’s final report on investigations involving President-elect Donald Trump while opting to keep volume two of the report restricted.

Volume one pertains to Smith’s election interference case against Trump, while volume two relates to the classified documents case.