Judge Dismisses Jan. 6 Case Against Trump as President-Elect Declares Victory Over ‘Political Hijacking’

The unprecedented legal battles against Donald Trump conclude as he prepares to retake the White House. In a landmark decision, U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan dismissed the charges against President-elect Donald Trump related to the January 6, 2021, Capitol riots. The dismissal follows a motion from Special Counsel Jack Smith, who cited Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election and longstanding constitutional precedent that bars the indictment of a sitting president. The charges, which accused Trump of conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding and conspiracy against rights, were officially dropped on Monday, marking a significant moment in the former president’s … Continue reading Judge Dismisses Jan. 6 Case Against Trump as President-Elect Declares Victory Over ‘Political Hijacking’