Jack Smith seeks extra juror protections, citing Trump using ‘social media as a weapon’

By Ashley Oliver

Published October 10, 2023 9:08pm ET

Jack Smith seeks extra juror protections, citing Trump using ‘social media as a weapon’ — Special counsel Jack Smith speaks to reporters Friday, June 9, 2023, in Washington. Smith's investigations of Donald Trump's retention of classified records and efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election have cost more than $9 million over the first several months, according to documents released Friday, July 7.

Special counsel Jack Smith asked a judge on Tuesday to protect jurors in the 2020 election case against former President Donald Trump, arguing the ex-president might try to intimidate them through social media.

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