Smartmatic says Trump’s ‘campaign of retribution’ is driving criminal prosecution - AP News
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Smartmatic accuses President Trump of driving a criminal prosecution against them to stop a defamation lawsuit.
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Smartmatic has accused President Donald Trump of orchestrating a "campaign of retribution" to drive a criminal prosecution against the company. According to Smartmatic, this alleged campaign stems from the company's defamation lawsuit against Trump allies Sidney Powell and Rudy Giuliani. The company claims the prosecution is an attempt to pressure them into withdrawing their civil litigation. This development marks an escalation in the ongoing legal disputes between Smartmatic and figures associated with the President's 2020 election challenges. The accusation raises questions regarding the separation of powers and potential political influence on judicial processes.
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Smartmatic alleges President Trump is orchestrating a criminal prosecution against the company.
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