Special counsel files reworked indictment against Donald Trump in January 6 case
SUMMARY
Special counsel Jack Smith filed a superseding indictment against former President Donald Trump in the January 6th election interference case. This new indictment follows the Supreme Court's recent ruling on presidential immunity, which impacts how prosecutors can charge a former president. While all four original charges against Trump remain, the updated indictment removes specific allegations, such as his alleged attempts to use the Justice Department to push claims of election fraud. The revised indictment was presented to a new grand jury unfamiliar with the previous evidence and is intended to comply with the Supreme Court’s directives in Trump v. United States. Despite these adjustments, prosecutors are continuing to focus on Trump's alleged role in efforts to overturn the 2020 election results.
