Legal AF by MeidasTouch Trump in PANIC MODE over SURPRISE INDICTMENT by Jack Smith
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Aug 28, 2024 A surprising new indictment against Trump has emerged from a fresh grand jury, catching him off-guard. Special Counsel Jack Smith's strategy involved delaying the hearing to craft a more robust case, focusing on Trump's private conduct. Key edits were made, removing certain individuals from charges while emphasizing others' roles in the scheme. The indictment highlights fake elector certificates as critical evidence. Expect potential courtroom battles over procedural issues as this high-stakes legal drama unfolds.
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New Grand Jury Strategy
- Jack Smith secretly convened a brand-new grand jury and obtained a superseding indictment against Trump.
- Michael Popok argues this maneuver lets DOJ target private conduct outside presidential immunity.
Reframing Conduct As Private
- The superseding indictment emphasizes private lawyers' actions to avoid immunity protections.
- DOJ removed Jeff Clark and reframed many acts as private to comply with the Supreme Court ruling.
Tactical Timing And Secrecy
- Popok praises the timing and stealth of Smith's move as legally and tactically savvy.
- He calls the clandestine grand jury paneling a