Representative: Prosecutors will try to expedite the case against Trump

Investigating Special Counsel Jack Smith has said he wants to conduct an expedited trial against former US President Donald Trump, who is involved in the case of interference in the elections and storming of the Capitol. The special counsel stressed that Trump is presumed innocent until sentencing.

“We will insist on an expedited trial so that our evidence can be assessed by a jury,” Smith told reporters.

The case deals with the attack on the Capitol. At that time, Trump supporters blocked the work of Congress, and as a result of the riots, a protester and a police officer were killed, and three more died from non-violent causes. After the protesters were expelled from the building, congressmen approved the victory of Joe Biden in the presidential election.

The indictment, which has been made public, suggests the possibility of the former president being charged with various crimes, including “conspiracy to deceive the United States”, “conspiracy to interfere with official procedures”, “interference and attempted interference with official procedures” and “conspiracy against rights” . According to the conclusion, Trump allegedly committed these acts with the help of six unnamed accomplices.

The court is due to hear the case on August 3 in Washington. The Justice Department is seeking to bring to justice all those involved in the attack on the Capitol, considering this case with particular importance for American democracy.