U.S. federal appeals court denies Trump immunity from prosecution
STORY: U.S. federal appeals court denies Trump immunity from prosecution
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DATELINE: Feb. 7, 2024
LENGTH: 00:01:58
LOCATION: Washington
CATEGORY: POLITICS
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STORYLINE:
In a significant legal development, a three-judge panel from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit on Tuesday delivered a ruling denying Donald Trump broad immunity from federal prosecution.
This ruling represents a notable setback for the former president, who is highly likely to pursue an appeal in response.
The decision follows arguments made by Trump's legal team a month prior, where they asserted sweeping claims of immunity from federal prosecution in the 2020 election interference case.
These claims were vehemently opposed by lawyers representing the special counsel, who warned that granting such broad immunity would effectively grant presidents impunity to engage in criminal activities while in off
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