An attorney for former President Donald Trump has filed a legal notice announcing plans to sue the Justice Department and the FBI for $115 million for alleged “malicious political prosecution” and “abuse of process.” The notice accuses DOJ leadership and Special Counsel Jack Smith of orchestrating a political prosecution to prevent Trump’s re-election. The lawsuit stems from an improper search at Trump’s Florida estate, which led to his indictment for possessing classified documents. A court dismissed the case last month, citing illegal aspects of the probe. Trump is seeking $15 million for legal costs and $100 million in punitive damages. The lawsuit also argues that the DOJ’s actions were unconstitutional. The filing suggests the suit will be filed in the same Florida district where the case was dismissed. The Justice Department declined to comment on the matter. The notice of claim is a necessary step in filing civil damages claims against the government. It’s unclear how this lawsuit would be impacted if Trump were to be re-elected president.
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Trump’s $100 million lawsuit against the Justice Department over Mar-a-Lago search and ‘witch hunts’ planned
