Special Counsel Jack Smith Issues Superseding Indictment in Jan. 6 Case
The indictment follows the Supreme Court’s July decision on presidential immunity.
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On Aug. 27, Special Counsel Jack Smith filed a superseding indictment in the Jan. 6 case against former President Donald Trump.
The superseding indictment follows the Supreme Court’s July 1 ruling, which held that former presidents enjoy absolute immunity from criminal prosecution for activities within their “conclusive and preclusive” authority, at least presumptive immunity for all official acts, and no immunity for unofficial acts.
You can read the superseding indictment here or below.
Matt Gluck is a research fellow at Lawfare. He holds a BA in government from Dartmouth College.
