Special Counsel Files New Evidence in Trump’s Federal Election Case
Judge Chutkan to decide on public release of 180-page brief detailing Trump's efforts to overturn 2020 election.
- Special Counsel Jack Smith submitted a nearly 200-page brief with new evidence in Trump's federal election case, but it remains under seal pending redactions.
- Judge Tanya Chutkan will determine which parts of the brief can be made public, with the decision impacting the timeline for the case.
- The brief includes grand jury transcripts and other sensitive materials, which require approval from both Smith's office and Trump's defense before release.
- Trump's legal team argues that releasing the brief before the election would be unfair and could influence the jury pool.
- The Supreme Court's recent ruling grants Trump some immunity for official acts but allows prosecution for unofficial actions, leaving key decisions to Judge Chutkan.