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US Officials Launch Probe Into Former Trump Prosecutor Jack Smith. US federal officials have opened an investigation into Jack Smith, the former special counsel who led two high‑profile criminal cases against President Donald Trump. Smith resigned from his post earlier this year. The Office of the Special Counsel, or OSC, confirmed the probe but gave no further details. Unlike the Justice Department, the OSC cannot file criminal charges, but it can take disciplinary action or refer cases to the Department of Justice. Smith, appointed in 2022, oversaw investigations into Trump’s handling of classified documents and his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election. According to US media, the inquiry focuses on potential violations of the Hatch Act – a law barring federal officials from engaging in political activities. The investigation adds a new twist to the already high‑stakes legal battles surrounding the former special counsel’s work.
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