Prosecutors return superseding indictment against Trump in his Jan. 6 case

Prosecutors return superseding indictment against Trump in his Jan. 6 case

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A new superseding indictment against former President Donald Trump in the January 6 case has been announced by special counsel Jack Smith. The indictment follows guidance from the US Supreme Court, which required the exclusion of actions under Trump's official presidential role. A new grand jury reviewed the evidence, leading to the indictment. The announcement was unexpected, as many believed the case was weakened after the Supreme Court's decision. Legal affairs correspondent Ava Joy Burnett reports on the developments and the secrecy surrounding the process.

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What are the four federal criminal charges that former President Donald Trump faces in the January 6th case?

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What did the US Supreme Court decide regarding the case against former President Trump on July 1st?

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How did Jack Smith respond to the Supreme Court's guidance in the new indictment?

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What was the reaction of legal experts to the indictment against former President Trump?

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What was surprising about the timing of the superseding indictment against former President Trump?

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