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Prosecutors Aim to Restrain Trump’s Political Rhetoric in 2024 Election Trial
In a petition to the U.S. District Court, Smith aims to prevent Trump from injecting partisan attacks and irrelevant issues into the trial, emphasizing the inappropriate nature of such elements in a jury trial.
The request specifically targets Trump’s potential attempts to present theories of selective or vindictive prosecution, limiting his ability to improperly introduce politics into the proceedings.
Smith’s motion argues against allowing Trump to inform jurors about possible penalties upon conviction and blaming law enforcement agencies for the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, aiming to maintain focus on relevant trial matters.
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Motion Filed to Prevent Trump from Injecting Conspiracy Theories and Irrelevant Issues in Proceedings
Prosecutors assert that Trump’s efforts to propagate disinformation and introduce irrelevant claims risk prejudicing the jury, urging the court to reject attempts to turn the trial into a platform for false narratives.
The motion highlights Trump’s intent to challenge the investigation’s integrity by raising false claims, including alleged coordination with the Biden administration, and argues for preventing the courtroom from becoming a forum for irrelevant disinformation.
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