Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith defended his work prosecturing former President Trump in a rare public statement on Friday.
The indictment: Smith framed the indictment as an essential step towards preserving the rule of law and protecting democracy.
* He emphasized that the U.S. has one set of laws that apply to everyone and that adhering to these laws determines the outcome of an investigation.
Smith’s reputation: Prior colleagues, such as Georgetown Law professor Paul Butler, describe Smith as an aggressive prosecutor focused on holding people accountable, particularly corrupt public officials.
* Smith most recently worked at the International Criminal Court investigating and prosecuting war crimes and is also supervising an investigation into potential interference in the 2020 presidential election’s transfer of power.
The case moving forward: Smith said his office would avoid speaking publicly about the case to maintain its impartiality amid heated political attacks.
* In his statement, Smith reiterated that defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty and expressed a commitment to seeking a speedy trial.
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