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Special Counsel Files Revised Sealed Indictment Against Trump for 2020 Election

Sep 27, 2024, 02:30 AM

Special Counsel Jack Smith's office has complied with the court's order by filing a revised indictment against Donald Trump under seal. The filing, submitted before the 5 p.m. deadline, aims to defend a revised and stripped-down indictment that was adjusted to comply with a Supreme Court ruling granting broad immunity to former presidents. The contents of the massive filing are currently under seal, with negotiations over redactions consistent with the protective order still ongoing. The decision on when the document will be unsealed rests with Judge Tanya Chutkan. The revised indictment removes some official actions from the allegations, such as communications with Justice Department officials. The filing seeks to proceed with the indictment against Trump for attempting to overturn the 2020 election. It is possible that some of it may be made public in the coming weeks, just before the Nov. 5 election.