Jack Smith

American lawyer and special counsel · United States · On the map · Lawyers · Born 1969 · age 57

John Luman Smith is an American attorney who has served in the United States Department of Justice as an assistant U.S. attorney, acting U.S. attorney, and head of the department's Public Integrity Section.

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2025“In 2020, then-President Donald J. Trump ran for reelection against Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Mr. Trump lost.”In their words14 January 2025Volume One : The Election Case : The Results Of The InvestigationRead the whole statement

2023“Good evening. Today, an indictment was unsealed charging Donald J.”In their words1 August 2023Statement on indictment of Donald Trump (1 August 2023) · official videoRead the whole statement

“In this case, my office will seek a speedy trial so that our evidence can be tested in court and judged by a jury of citizens.”In their words1 August 2023Statement on indictment of Donald Trump (1 August 2023) · official videoRead the whole statement

“Today, an indictment was unsealed charging Donald J. Trump with felony violations of our national security laws as well as participating in a conspiracy to obstruct justice.”In their words9 June 2023"Special Counsel Jack Smith Delivers Statement" (9 June 2023) · Special Counsel Jack Smith's statement on Trump indictment CNN video (9Read the whole statement

“The men and women of the United States intelligence community and our armed forces dedicate their lives to protecting our nation and its people.”In their words9 June 2023"Special Counsel Jack Smith Delivers Statement" (9 June 2023) · Special Counsel Jack Smith's statement on Trump indictment CNN video (9Read the whole statement

2021“The attack on our nation's capital on January 6, 2021, was an unprecedented assault on the seat of American democracy. As described in the indictment, it was fueled by lies.”In their words6 January 2021Statement on indictment of Donald Trump (1 August 2023) · official videoRead the whole statement

1969Born5 June 1969

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Smith in 2017 while acting U.S. attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee

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He was also the chief prosecutor at the Kosovo Specialist Chambers, an international tribunal at The Hague tasked with investigating and prosecuting war crimes in the Kosovo War. He served as a special counsel for the Department of Justice from November 18, 2022, until his resignation on January 10, 2025.

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