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Kosovo War Crimes Expert Named Special Counsel In January 6 And Trump Documents Investigations In U.S.


Former Hague war-crimes prosecutor Jack Smith (file photo)
Former Hague war-crimes prosecutor Jack Smith (file photo)

U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland said on November 18 that he has named former Hague war-crimes prosecutor Jack Smith to oversee two investigations related to possible interference in the transfer of power after the U.S. presidential election in 2020 and to the removal of classified documents after Donald Trump left office. The Justice Department said Trump's new run for the presidency prompted Garland's decision to use a special counsel. Smith has stepped down from his role investigating war crimes in Kosovo. which he had been doing since 2018.

To see the Justice Department announcement, click here: https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/appointment-special-counsel-0

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