Trump's Alleged Election Fraud Case: Prosecutor Submits Modified Accusation Document
The revised accusation by prosecutor Jack Smith spans 36 pages, which is 9 pages less than the former one. Content that might be impacted by the Supreme Court's judgment has been omitted. Nonetheless, the primary idea that Trump was dead-set on preserving his power despite his 2020 presidential loss and his endeavor to reverse the election results remains untouched.
The Department of Justice in the United States clarified that this new indictment mirrors "the prosecution's willingness to adhere to and carry out the judgments and orders of the Supreme Court."
In early July, the Supreme Court in Washington decreed that an individual is safeguarded against subsequent criminal prosecution for official acts performed as U.S. presidents, however, this protection does not apply to "unofficial" acts.
The court case pertains to the claim that Trump sought to subvert the 2020 presidential triumph of his competitor, Joe Biden. Moreover, he is charged with endeavoring to impede the recognition of Joe Biden's election victory by the U.S. Congress on January 6, 2021. On that very day, Trump's supporters breached the U.S. Capitol.
Judge Tanya Chutkan will now be tasked with identifying which actions taken by Trump in connection with the 2020 election were official acts – and which were not. It's highly improbable that the trial in this case will commence prior to the U.S. presidential election on November 5.
Trump continues to grapple with other legal proceedings against him. In the state of Georgia, he's charged with attempting to invalidate his election loss versus Biden. This trial was initially postponed in June.
In yet another trial, a New York jury found Trump guilty of forging business records in late May to mask a hush money settlement to ex-porn star Stormy Daniels. However, the verdict and corresponding sentence in this case have yet to be declared, with a date set for September.
The Department of Justice stands firm in supporting the decisions of the Supreme Court, as evidenced by their statement that this new indictment reflects "The prosecution's willingness to adhere to and carry out the judgments and orders of the Supreme Court."
In response to the Supreme Court's decision, the revised accusations by 'The prosecution' now focus on Trump's 'unofficial' actions related to the 2020 election, which could potentially leave room for further charges against him.
