As Trump probes advance and the court mulls politically sensitive issues, Chief U.S. District Judge Beryl A. Howell hands the gavel to James E. Boasberg
can be used by the Justice Department. In addition to exploring attempts to interfere in the transfer of presidential power after the 2020 election, Smith is leading a criminal investigation into whether the former president or his allies mishandled classified documents. Howell at least partially granted a request from prosecutors to force Trump attorney Evan Corcoran to testify before the grand jury in the documents case, two people briefed on the decision said Friday.
But she added, “My hope is that the challenges of the past few years, and the way the court collectively dealt with them, including the Jan. 6, 2021-related criminal cases, give the public confidence that the judiciary is strong and capable of responding to complex and sometimes divisive issues in a way that’s fair, responsive and judicious.”
Boasberg credited Howell for her leadership through the covid pandemic and two Trump special-counsel investigations, saying he would maintain the bench’s “cohesion” in politically tense times.
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