Jack Smith, the special counsel who brought two indictments against former President Donald Trump, has developed a reputation as an aggressive prosecutor known for trying high-stakes, politically explosive cases. But WSJ's Sadie Gurman says Smith has a mixed record on convictions.

Further Reading:

• Jack Smith Is Known to Take On Tough Cases. But He Doesn’t Always Win 

• Trump’s Lawyers Argue Protective Order Would Violate His Free-Speech Rights 

• New Definition of ‘Fraud’ Wipes Out High-Profile Prosecutions 

Further Listening:

• What Will Trump's Third Indictment Cost Him? 

• Donald Trump Is Charged on 34 Felony Counts 

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