The U.S. special counsel investigating Donald Trump is pressing ahead with prosecuting the former president on charges of trying to overturn the 2020 election after facing a recent setback from the U.S. Supreme Court.
Special Counsel Jack Smith on Tuesday filed an updated indictment that removes several pages of allegations following the high court¡¯s blockbuster decision finding Trump at least partially immune from prosecution related to his official acts as president.
Smith has decided against pursuing a major court hearing to present evidence before the Nov. 5 election.
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