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- Former acting U.S. Attorney Jack Smith has filed a motion to drop charges against Donald Trump related to the January 6 Capitol riot
- Smith argues that the evidence against Trump does not meet the legal standard for incitement
- The motion comes as part of a larger effort to dismiss charges against other defendants in the case
- Smith's filing highlights the challenges of holding Trump accountable for his role in the events of January 6
- The legal maneuvering surrounding Trump's potential involvement in the Capitol riot continues to unfold Tone: Neutral
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Jack Smith Files To Drop Jan. 6 Charges Against Donald Trump
Special counsel Jack Smith seeks to drop felony charges against President-elect Donald Trump related to his effort to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
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