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Former DOJ prosecutor charged with stealing Trump investigation documents

Published Thursday, May 21, 2026 · Updated May 21

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Carmen Mercedes Lineberger, a 62-year-old former Department of Justice prosecutor from Port St. Lucie, Florida, has been charged with four criminal offenses. These charges stem from her alleged theft of confidential documents related to Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigation into former President Trump.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Carmen Mercedes Lineberger, 62, of Port St. Lucie, Florida, faces four criminal charges stemming from her handling of Special Counsel Jack Smith’s final report.
  • The charges relate to her alleged theft of confidential documents from the Jack Smith investigation into former President Trump.

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    The article frames the charges against the former prosecutor, Carmen Mercedes Lineberger, as exposing misconduct within what is described as a 'politicized investigation' into former President Trump, specifically regarding her alleged theft of confidential Jack Smith investigation documents.

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