As much as the public may want to discuss the unprecedented nature of this case, the politics, alleged political bias, egos and political pressure, those are not the most relevant details, writes FrankFigliuzzi1.
) are claiming Smith’s election case is frivolous, weak and a desperate attempt to interfere with Trump’s 2024 campaign, the reality and gravity of federal prosecutions are quite different.of available 2022 data shows a remarkable track record of success for federal prosecutors and a miserable outcome for defendants. Only 0.4% of federal defendants who chose to go to trial were acquitted. In 2002, 71,954 people were criminally charged by the feds, and only 290 of those went to trial and won.
Federal prosecutors play to win. They would rather dismiss a case, or not bring charges at all, than lose. Smith, unlike an elected local prosecutor who may feel pressure from voters, would not bring charges against a former president hoping that maybe something might stick. That’s not how this works. If he’s issued Trump a target letter, then we can surmise that Smith has his case, he’s got his evidence, and, unless Trump can convince him otherwise, Smith will indict Trump.
As much as the public may want to discuss the unprecedented nature of this case, the politics, alleged political bias, egos and political pressure, those are not the relevant details. Despite how Trump may view himself, he isn’t much different than those 72,000 defendants charged by DOJ last year. He’s another defendant, likely to soon be indicted by defenders of justice who, as a general rule, only bring the cases they are absolutely confident they can win.
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