departments investigation into donald trump s handling of classified documents. nbc news is exclusively reporting that the grand jury convened evidence in the case, it s expected to meet this week after a hiatus. now, prosecutors working for special counsel jack smith have been presenting the grand jury with evidence and witness testimony. that slow down in recent weeks. it is unclear whether prosecutors are prepared to seek an indictment at this point. but, this reconvening might mean that a charging decision is close, so, let s take a step back for a moment. let s look at the totality of this case. tonight, we are going to do that with the help of a model prosecution memo that just been released by a team of former prosecutors. one of whom will join us live in just a moment. defense attorneys saying the justice department is likely justified to charge donald trump and crimes over his refusal to turn over the classified documents, that he is accused of illegally removing fro
republican candidate. i am ayman mohyeldin la, started tonight, we begin with developing news in the justice departments investigation into donald trump s handling of classified documents. nbc news is exclusively reporting that the grand jury convened evidence in the case, it s expected to meet this week after a hiatus. now, prosecutors working for special counsel jack smith have been presenting the grand jury with evidence and witness testimony. that slow down in recent weeks. it is unclear whether prosecutors are prepared to seek an indictment at this point. but, this reconvening might mean that a charging decision is close, so, let s take a step back for a moment. let s look at the totality of this case. . . tonight, we are going to do that with the help of a model prosecution memo that just been released by a team of former prosecutors. one of whom will join us live in just a moment. defense attorneys saying the justice department is likely justified to charge donald trum
evening. now it is time for the las word, with jonathan capehart in for lawrence, good evenin my friend. good evening, alex. you are right. that s the most incredible typ ever it s a big typo i have never just erroneousl typed the flag of th confederate states when i mean to type hot dogs, or whatever. wow one alex that was great an great to see you you too happy weekend same to you tonight there is news it all for the significant criminal investigations involving donal trump, all eyes have been on and district attorney alvi bragg and fulton count district attorney fani willis investigations this week special counsel jack smith s investigations are moving full steam ahead. late today a major development in the documents case a federa judge reportedly issuing a sealed ruling today the donald trump s lawyer, evan corcoran, can be compelled to answer questions for the grand jury investigating trump s handling of classified government documents after he left office t
now it is time for the las word, with jonathan capehart in for lawrence, good evenin my friend. good evening, alex. you are right. that s the most incredible typ ever it s a big typo i have never just erroneousl typed the flag of th confederate states when i mean to type hot dogs, or whatever. wow alex, that was terrific. great to see you you too, happy weekend. same to you tonight, there is news in al four of the significan criminal investigation involving donald trump, and al eyes have been on and district attorney alvin bragg and fulto county district attorney fan willis s investigations this week, special counsel jack smith s investigations are moving full steam ahead. late today a major development in the documents case a federa judge reportedly issuing a sealed ruling today the donald trump s lawyer, evan corcoran, can be compelled to answer questions for the grand jury investigating trump s handling of classified government documents after he left office the
among other things, mike pence s novel to put it kindly novel notion about why he should not have to testify before a grand jury. novel is one way of putting it, lawrence. i can t wait to see. it thanks, alex. thank you. well the breaking news of the night is that special prosecutor jeff jack smith has invoked the crime fraud exception in a motion to force one of donald trump s lawyers to testify before a grand jury without being able to refuse to answer questions because of the attorney client privilege. the crime fraud exception can overrule the attorney client privilege. the new york times is reporting tonight federal prosecutors overseeing the investigation into former president donald j trump s handling of classified documents are seeking to pierce assertions of client attorney privilege and compel lawyers to answer more questions before a grand jury according to two people familiar with the matter, adding an aggressive new dimension to the inquiry and und