Legal AF by MeidasTouch Jack Smith LOADS UP FOR WAR against Trump in FILING
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Oct 1, 2024 Tensions rise as new evidence surfaces against Trump, including potentially damaging testimony from long-time aide Dan Scavino. The Special Counsel's ambitious 180-page filing reveals crucial insights, including Trump's indifferent reactions during pivotal moments. Scavino's expected testimony and a revealing draft tweet could indicate Trump's culpable intent. The implications of this mountain of evidence extend into the political arena, raising questions about Trump's strategies as the election approaches.
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Court Orders Detailed Immunity Filing
- Judge Tonya Chutkin allowed Special Counsel Jack Smith to file an expanded 180-page brief to address presidential immunity questions.
- The brief lets the court evaluate factual proffers from both sides rather than rely on conclusory claims.
Federal Probe Has Broader Reach Than Committee
- Federal prosecutors wield subpoena and grand jury power that the Jan 6th committee lacked, enabling access to additional witnesses and evidence.
- That expanded access gives Jack Smith potential evidence the committee never obtained.
Scavino Says He Urged Trump To Stop Violence
- Dan Scavino, Trump's long-time aide and Twitter ghostwriter, reportedly urged Trump to act as the Capitol was under attack.
- Scavino says Trump refused to meaningfully intervene and even posted messages that inflamed the mob.