Coverage dated November 5, 2024

DOJ moving to wind down Trump criminal cases before he takes office

Headline from NBC10 Philadelphia

The step complies with longstanding Justice Department policy that a sitting President cannot be prosecuted, two people familiar with the matter told NBC...

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  1. NBC10 Philadelphia

    DOJ moving to wind down Trump criminal cases before he takes office (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description

    The step complies with longstanding Justice Department policy that a sitting President cannot be prosecuted, two people familiar with the matter told NBC...

  2. RedState

  3. Fox News

    Justice Department looking to wind down Trump criminal cases ahead of inauguration (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    The effort reflects longstanding DOJ policies that prevent them from prosecuting a sitting president.

  4. KYMA Yuma

    DOJ to wind down on two federal criminal cases against Trump (opens KYMA Yuma)

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    KYMA Yuma's feed description

    Two people familiar with the matter tell NBC News the move is to comply with long-standing department policy that a sitting president can't be prosecuted.

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