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In reversal, US Justice Department says media records can be seized in leak probes

The U.S. Justice Department has reversed its stance on Donald Trump's legal accountability for actions taken during his presidency, particularly concerning the events of January 6, 2021, at the Capitol. Initially, the department argued that a president could not be prosecuted for such actions, but Special Counsel Jack Smith has now stated that Trump can be held criminally responsible for any illegal acts committed while in office. This shift in position was detailed in a court filing, emphasizing that no individual, including the president, is above the law. The filing also noted that while a sitting president enjoys certain immunities, these do not extend to former presidents, thereby allowing for the prosecution of Trump for his alleged role in the Capitol riot.

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