Jack Smith Asks 11th Circuit to Pause Trump Documents Appeal, Citing Election Victory

Nov 13, 2024, 11:16 PM

Special Counsel Jack Smith has requested the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit to pause his appeal seeking to revive the classified documents case against President-elect Donald Trump in Florida. This move comes as Smith begins winding down his two cases against Trump before the president-elect takes office. Prosecutors cited Trump's recent election victory as the reason for halting the proceedings. This action mirrors a similar request made by Smith in the separate election interference case in Washington, D.C.