Jack Smith defends criminal cases against Trump, says he 'developed proof beyond reasonable doubt'

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Former Special Counsel Jack Smith appeared on Capitol Hill on Wednesday for a closed-door deposition. Smith answered questions from the House Judiciary Committee, following a subpoena from Chairman Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, requesting he appear as part of its investigation into his alleged "weaponization" of the Justice Department. "He will definitely be under oath. Obligated to tell the truth. he can assert privileges but yes, he will be under oath and we will be asking him questions," Rep. Jordan told Fox News shortly after issuing that subpoena earlier this month. The deposition comes as part of renewed Republican efforts to investigate Smith's criminal cases brought against President Trump, claiming they were politically motivated. One involving the 2020 election interference, commonly known as the "Arctic Frost" probe. Plus, the alleged retention of classified documents. But Smith defended his actions on Wednesday, saying politics didn't play a factor. "I made my decisions in the investigation without regard to President Trump’s political association, activities, beliefs, or candidacy in the 2024 election," Smith told lawmakers in his opening statement, obtained by the Associated Press. Smith added that his team of investigators “developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt” that Trump criminally conspired to overturn the election and had "powerful evidence" he broke the law by hoarding classified documents at Mar-a-Lago. "The decision to bring charges against President Trump was mine, but the basis for those charges rests entirely with President Trump and his actions," Smith said. READ MORE: https://13wham.com/news/nation-world/jack-smith-defends-criminal-cases-against-trump-lawmakers-react-to-closed-door-session _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: 13 WHAM on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/13WHAM 13 WHAM on Twitter: https://twitter.com/13WHAM Subscribe to 13 WHAM on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFQyVljCrdof5Uqmo8p3c0Q/?sub_confirmation=1 13 WHAM Daily News Digest: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuTJB6tta5ar3Fu5CumAvlvVunEP6bc9A For more information, visit https://13wham.com/ Have a news tip? Send it directly to us: Email us: [email protected] Call the Newsroom: 585.334.8700 WHAM is a NY based station and a ABC Television affiliate owned and operated by Deerfield Media, Inc and receives certain services from an affiliation of Sinclair Broadcast Group. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the country today. #13WHAM #ABCLOCAL13 #Rochester