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Jack Smith to Testify Publicly Before House Judiciary Committee in January

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Jack Smith, the former special counsel who led investigations into Donald Trump's actions surrounding the 2020 election and classified documents, is set to testify publicly before the House Judiciary Committee on January 22. This follows a closed-door deposition in December where he defended his investigations, despite risks due to Trump's calls for his prosecution. Smith emphasized that the charges against Trump stem from his actions, as detailed in indictments from two grand juries. The testimony comes after accusations from Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan regarding the motivations behind Smith's probe.

Key Details: • Public testimony scheduled for January 22, 2024. • Smith previously testified in a closed-door session on December 31, 2023. • Smith was appointed by Attorney General Merrick Garland in November 2022.

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