Special Counsel Jack Smith was the target of an attempted “swatting” attack at his Maryland home on Christmas Day.
“Swatting” is the practice of making a false report to police, typically claiming a violent crime has been committed.
Smith is handling two indictments against former President Trump, including alleged mishandling of classified documents and efforts to overturn the 2020 election. (Trending: Fox News Star Accused Of Major Scandal)
NEW: Special counsel Jack Smith, who is overseeing the prosecution of former President Donald Trump in two federal cases, was the target of an attempted swatting at his Maryland residence on Christmas Day.
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U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan said, “Four-year service as Commander in Chief did not bestow on [Trump] the divine right of kings to evade the criminal accountability that governs his fellow citizens.
Presidents do not get a “lifelong ‘get-out-of-jail-free’ pass,” she added.
Trump’s lawyers argue for “absolute immunity” for actions taken while in the White House, but a U.S. District Judge ruled against this, stating that former presidents do not enjoy a “lifelong ‘get-out-of-jail-free’ pass.”
The U.S. Supreme Court recently rejected Smith’s appeal to expedite their assessment of the immunity claim.
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