## Special counsel Jack Smith resigns

Authored by nbcnews.com

WASHINGTON — Special counsel Jack Smith has resigned from the Justice Department, officials said in a court filing Saturday.

“The Special Counsel completed his work and submitted his final confidential report on January 7, 2025, and separated from the Department on January 10,” a government court filing said in a footnote.

The federal charges, brought by Smith, were dismissed after Trump was elected in 2024.

Smith oversaw investigations into Trump’s alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election, as well as allegations that he mishandled classified documents.

The former president was indicted in the classified documents case as well, though Cannon dismissed the case in July 2024, deciding that Smith was unlawfully appointed and funded.

The president-elect frequently criticized Smith, and he said in October that he would “fire him within two seconds” of taking office.

Smith has said that he would not release the second volume of his report regarding the classified documents case as charges against the co-defendants are pending. »

### In-N-Out Customers Cheer for Firefighters Who Stopped by for Free Meals amid L.A. Fires: ‘Thank You for the Hard Work’

Authored by people.com

a voice yelled as the crew continued to file in, some of them smiling in response to the enthusiastic In-N-Out crowd.

“Thank for the hard work 🔥🔥🔥,” the caption of the video read, along with several hashtags — including “#hero.”.

"They are tired and exhausted 😭😭,” one person wrote, while another added, “Those meals better be fresh for them hardworking heroes.”. »

### Merrick Garland catching heat from all sides for Trump decisions

Authored by washingtonexaminer.com

Both cases were dismissed late last year after Trump won the November election.

But Republican lawmakers have called foul on the decision, accusing Smith of making a politically calculated decision days before Trump is sworn in.

Judge Cannon shouldn’t continue to be a blocking back for her golden boy tailback, Donald Trump.”. »

### Star Wars Outlaws Continues to Struggle While Jedi: Survivor Outpaces it in 2024

Authored by fictionhorizon.com

In Europe, Star Wars Outlaws was the 47th best-selling game of 2024.

Surprisingly, it sold fewer copies than Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, which came out a year earlier in 2023.

Additionally, Ubisoft has been updating Star Wars Outlaws to attract a larger audience during the holiday season. »

### 'Slender Man' attacker set to be released after 7 years in Wisconsin mental hospital

Authored by nbcnews.com

Morgan Geyser appears in a Waukesha County courtroom on Jan. 9, 2025, in Waukesha, Wis. Morry Gash / AP.

“Her compliance in the institution is remarkable, both with medication and with treatment, her lack of behavioral management problems in the institution, or lack of violence toward others in the institution and toward herself.

Weier spent nearly four years at the Winnebago Mental Health Institute before she was released in fall, 2021. »

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