A judge decided on Friday to temporarily halt proceedings in the criminal case involving alleged election interference by President-elect Donald Trump. This move came at the request of special counsel Jack Smith and indicates the prosecution is nearing its conclusion.

Smith explained that delaying the upcoming deadlines for pretrial motions would allow his team “time to assess this unprecedented circumstance” regarding Trump’s electoral victory. He emphasized the need to “determine the appropriate course going forward consistent with Department of Justice policy.”

“By December 2, 2024, the Government will file a status report or otherwise inform the Court of the result of its deliberations,” Smith stated in a court filing in Washington, D.C. He also noted that Trump’s legal team did not oppose the request to pause the proceedings.

Trump is facing charges in the case for his alleged attempts to overturn his defeat to President Joe Biden in the 2020 election.

Trump’s recent victory over Vice President Kamala Harris has been seen as a significant blow to Smith’s efforts to prosecute him, with some interpreting it as effectively ending the case.

Trump has stated his intention to remove Smith from his position and is anticipated to push for the Department of Justice to bring an end to the ongoing legal proceedings.

Additionally, DOJ policy essentially prevents the department from prosecuting a sitting president.

{Matzav.com}