Hunter Biden's primary defense attorney, Christopher Clark, requested to be excused from the case on Tuesday, citing potential future roles as a witness in the proceedings.
Chief Pelletier, who assumed the role at the Maui Police Department in late 2021, had previously dedicated 22 years to the Las Vegas Police Department, eventually holding the position of captain.
Key elements of the indictment, spanning almost 100 pages, shed light on multiple episodes where Trump and his allies are accused of trying to reverse the election outcome.
The charges mentioned in the now-removed document encompass violations such as the "Violation Of The Georgia Rico (Racketeer Influenced And Corrupt Organizations) Act," "Solicitation Of Violation Of Oath By Public Officer," "Conspiracy To Commit False Statements and Writings," and "Conspiracy To Commit Forgery in the First Degree."
In his statement from the Justice Department’s Washington headquarters, Attorney General Garland revealed that the decision came after the investigation had "reached the stage" where the powers of a special counsel were necessary to continue.
Republican Sen. Rand Paul has formally requested that Washington, D.C.'s top prosecutor look into potential perjury charges against Dr. Anthony Fauci, alleging he lied under oath about the origins of COVID-19.
