Harvard law professor Alan Dershowitz said Tuesday that Special Counsel Jack Smith’s indictment of former President Donald Trump in connection with the Capitol riots was unlikely to “survive” legal examination.

Smith obtained a four-count indictment against Trump relating to his efforts to contest the results of the 2020 election after previously obtaining a 37-count indictment against Trump in June based on an investigation into allegations involving classified documents, which was supplemented with a superseding indictment issued Thursday that included charges against Carlos De Oliveira, a maintenance worker at Mar-a-Lago, former President Trump’s Florida estate. Trump has been summoned to appear before a federal magistrate on August 3.

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Who is Alan Dershowitz?

Alan Dershowitz is an American lawyer, legal scholar, and author. He was born on September 1, 1938, in Brooklyn, New York, USA. Dershowitz is known for his high-profile legal cases and his work as a civil liberties advocate.

He attended Yale Law School and later joined the faculty at Harvard Law School, where he became a prominent professor of law. Dershowitz has written numerous books on legal and political topics, and his writings have been widely influential in legal circles.

Throughout his career, Dershowitz has been involved in several notable cases. He has represented various high-profile clients, including celebrities, politicians, and controversial figures. Some of the cases he has worked on include the defense of Claus von Bülow, the O.J. Simpson trial, and the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump.

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During the impeachment trial, Dershowitz was part of Trump’s legal defense team. He argued that the articles of impeachment brought against the president, which accused him of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress, did not meet the criteria for impeachable offenses. Dershowitz contended that even if the allegations against Trump were true, they would not amount to impeachable conduct under the Constitution.

Apart from his legal work, Dershowitz has been a vocal advocate for civil liberties and individual rights. He has been involved in public debates and discussions on issues such as free speech, constitutional rights, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

In addition to his legal and academic work, Alan Dershowitz has also been a frequent commentator in the media, appearing on television news programs and contributing to various publications.