The Justice Department cited the crime-fraud exception to attorney-client privilege in demanding testimony from a lawyer representing former President Donald Trump in his documents case.
Tag: Smith, Jack (Attorney)
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Jack Smith, Special Counsel for Trump Inquiries, Steps Up the Pace
Named less than three months ago to oversee investigations into Donald J. Trump’s efforts to hold onto power and his handling of classified documents, the special counsel is moving aggressively.
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Pence Gets Subpoena From Special Counsel in Jan. 6 Investigation
The move by Jack Smith, the special counsel, is one of the most aggressive in his investigation of Donald Trump’s efforts to stay in power and is likely to lead to a battle over executive privilege.
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Things Are Looking Pretty Weird for Merrick Garland
The special counsel regulations were not designed for the problem of having two simultaneous high-profile cases.
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Trump’s Handling of Classified Documents Still Looks Very, Very Bad
Biden’s case acts as a counterexample to show why Trump’s is more alarming.