Special counsel Jack Smith said in court filing tonight that if Donald Trump tries to mount an “advice of counsel” defense to his federal charges, it may be complicated by the fact that three of his lawyer co-defendants just pleaded guilty in Georgia.
Special Counsel Says Trump’s Defense May Be Limited
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