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Former President Donald Trump has filed a motion requesting that District Judge Tanya Chutkan recuse herself from a federal election subversion case brought against him by special counsel Jack Smith. Trump’s motion cites Chutkan’s past public comments in cases related to the January 6, 2021, protests, where she suggested that Trump should be prosecuted and imprisoned. Trump’s legal team argues that these statements create a perception of prejudgment that is incompatible with a fair justice system. If Chutkan denies the recusal request, Trump’s attorneys may petition an appeals court for her removal. Chutkan has previously handed down harsh prison sentences in January 6-related cases and ruled against Trump in a separate case related to the release of documents to the U.S. House’s January 6 committee.

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John Lauro, a defense attorney representing Donald Trump in his federal election-interference case, has a history of taking on polarizing and high-profile legal matters. He has described his job as a “subtle dance” and expressed a preference for handling unpopular cases. Lauro, a former federal prosecutor, has represented a wide range of white-collar defendants and is known for his tenacity and talent in the courtroom. In Trump’s case, Lauro has asserted that the government must prove criminal intent beyond a reasonable doubt, and he has criticized the charges related to election subversion. Despite facing mounting criminal charges, Trump has struggled to secure legal representation.

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