Former DOJ Lawyer Charged with Theft of Trump Documents Report

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A former Department of Justice lawyer has been charged with stealing an unreleased report related to the Trump documents case. The report, prepared by Special Counsel Jack Smith, was allegedly sent by the lawyer disguised as a cake recipe. This case raises concerns about internal security within the DOJ and could affect the ongoing investigation into former President Trump.

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•The former DOJ lawyer was charged on May 20, 2026, for theft of a confidential report.
•The stolen report was connected to the investigation led by Special Counsel Jack Smith into Donald Trump's handling of documents.
•The lawyer allegedly sent the report to herself disguised as a cake recipe to avoid detection.
•The Department of Justice officially announced the charges on May 20, 2026.

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▸If the former DOJ lawyer is convicted it could lead to increased scrutiny and tighter security measures within the Department of Justice, affecting how sensitive investigations are handled.

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FINANCECNBC - Top NewsDOJ charges ex-prosecutor with stealing Trump documents case report prepared by Jack Smith REGIONALThe Straits Times - WorldFormer DOJ lawyer charged with theft of unreleased report on Trump documents case REGIONALSouth China Morning Post - TopEx-US prosecutor charged for sending herself Trump probe report disguised as cake recipe

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