Trump claims Jack Smith violated court order, demands prosecutor be held in contempt

Former President Donald ​Trump accuses special ⁢counsel⁤ Jack Smith of violating⁣ court order

Former President Donald‌ Trump has accused special counsel ⁤ Jack Smith of ‌violating a ​court order that paused proceedings in the⁣ case against Trump. ⁤The case accuses him of⁢ unlawfully plotting to overturn the results of the 2020 election. Trump’s re-election campaign is now seeking to ⁢hold Smith in contempt of court.

Trump’s lawyers point to stay of ‍proceedings

Trump’s lawyers have pointed to a stay of the proceedings granted by‍ U.S.​ District Judge‍ Tanya Chutkan, an ⁢Obama appointee. This stay was granted after Trump’s legal ‌team appealed the rejection of their request to dismiss the case. ⁣Despite the appeal being taken up by the ⁣D.C. Circuit Court of ⁤Appeals, ‌Smith’s team continued making submissions, which Trump’s attorneys argue is ‌a violation of the stay.

According to Trump’s legal ⁢team, prosecutors violated the stay ⁤by serving discovery⁢ documents and a draft exhibit list. ⁤They also filed a motion filled with⁤ “partisan rhetoric, including ⁢false⁣ claims.” Trump’s lawyers argue that the prosecutors are using the stay⁣ to spread political propaganda and convert the court’s docket into an arm of President‌ Joe Biden’s re-election campaign.

Trump’s lawyers seek contempt charges

Trump’s lawyers have asked the federal court in Washington, D.C., to hold the prosecutors in contempt. They ⁤are requesting that the prosecutors show cause for their ⁢actions, withdraw their‌ filings, ‌be‍ forbidden from making future productions ‍without court permission, and be ⁤assessed⁢ monetary⁢ sanctions for attorneys’ fees and expenses incurred in ⁣the response.

Smith’s team has ‌not yet issued a reply to the filing.

Presidential immunity issue to be settled

The Supreme‌ Court ‍has refused‍ to quickly take up the question of whether presidential immunity provides Trump with broad protections against prosecution. However, a three-judge panel in the federal appeals court is scheduled to hear oral arguments on January 9. The trial is currently set to⁤ start on⁢ March 4, one day before ⁢Super Tuesday, but this may change depending on the resolution of the presidential immunity issue.

Trump is⁢ also facing three other criminal cases and civil litigation as he runs a third campaign ‌for the White House. He has denied any wrongdoing and claims that politically motivated​ prosecutors are conducting​ a “witch ​hunt”‍ against‌ him.

“Rather than respect the rule of law, Jack Smith unilaterally⁣ decided to disobey the⁤ stay order ⁢and ⁢continue with his harassing litigation, all done in order to keep parroting the pathetic ⁤Biden⁢ Campaign’s corrupt talking points in the name of election interference,” said Trump spokesperson Steven ⁤Cheung.

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How ‍has the alleged bias of Jack Smith affected the investigation‌ into Trump?

Y as a platform to make inflammatory statements against Trump and to continue their investigation into him, despite the court order to pause proceedings.

Accusations of bias

Trump’s legal team also⁣ accuses special counsel Jack Smith of bias in his handling‍ of the case. They claim that⁤ Smith has shown⁣ a clear bias against Trump and his supporters, which has influenced his conduct throughout the investigation. They point to Smith’s previous statements and actions that they argue demonstrate ⁢his prejudice⁢ against Trump. Trump’s lawyers argue that this bias has clouded Smith’s judgement and has led to the violation of the court order.

In⁣ a statement, Trump’s lawyers said, “We believe that Mr. Smith has abused his authority⁢ and has shown a complete disregard for the rule of law. His actions⁤ have undermined⁣ the integrity of the judicial process and have infringed upon the rights of our client. We will⁤ not stand idly by while our client’s constitutional rights are trampled upon.”

Seeking contempt of court

In response to the alleged violations of the court order, Trump’s⁤ re-election campaign has filed ⁤a motion seeking to hold Jack Smith in contempt of court. They argue ⁢that ⁤Smith’s actions have constituted a breach of the stay and have disrupted the​ fairness and impartiality of the legal proceedings. Trump’s lawyers are seeking appropriate sanctions against Smith, which may include fines, reprimands, or even his removal from ‍the case.

It remains to be seen how the court will respond to these accusations and whether any action will be taken against Jack ‌Smith. ⁣However, this latest development adds another layer⁢ of controversy to ⁤an already highly contentious legal battle between Donald ‌Trump and the prosecutors pursuing the case against him. ⁤As the case continues to unfold, the question of impartiality and adherence to the⁣ rule of law will be closely scrutinized.

It is⁢ important to note that these are allegations made by Trump’s legal⁤ team and‍ have not been proven in court. The U.S. justice system operates on the principle of ⁣innocence until proven guilty, and it is up to the court to determine the ​veracity of these accusations. Nevertheless, the clash between Trump and Jack Smith underscores the deep divisions and heightened emotions surrounding the ⁤case against the former president.

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