Judge rejects Trump request to hold Jack Smith in contempt in election interference case
Judge rejects Trump request to hold Jack Smith in contempt in election interference case
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/judge-trump-election-interference-case-declines-hold-special-counsel-j-rcna134536
Earlier this month, attorneys for Trump asked U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan to hold Smith in contempt for filing motions ahead of deadlines.
Earlier this month, attorneys for Trump asked U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan to hold Smith in contempt for filing motions ahead of deadlines.
The judge overseeing the federal election interference case against former President Donald Trump has rejected his request to hold special counsel Jack Smith and his office in contempt.
Earlier this month, attorneys for Trump asked U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan to hold Smith in contempt for filing motions while the case is stayed pending Trump’s appeal on presidential immunity grounds.